When you’re building a custom home, some materials ("muhterials") you can fudge a little — and some you absolutely cannot mess up. In this episode, we focus on the big-ticket, high-stakes items where precision matters most: concrete for your foundation, framing lumber for your walls, and any custom-made pieces that you can’t just grab off the shelf.

We’ll cover:

- How to calculate concrete volume so you’re not paying for last-minute truckloads (or stuck with a useless extra pile)

- Why getting framing material counts right can save you time, money, and headaches down the road

- The special planning that goes into custom windows, doors, and built-ins

- Pro tips for double-checking your numbers before placing that order Because in home building, a little extra math now can save you thousands later — and keep your project on schedule.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Morning Chit Chat

00:12:37 - Calculating "Muhterials"

01:34:35 - Ending AD FREE Podcast videos and early access are available exclusively to our Paid Patreon members!

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AS ALWAYS: A special shout-out to:

Our STICK BUILT members: Dakota Smith, Casey Nix, Eric Holcombe, Garret Crane, Evan Thayer, Hiram Andrews, Jeff Wheat, Kitterbell, and Steven Hovey!

As well as our HAMMER TIME members: Eric H., Brian Thomas, Lou, Kent Orourke, and Mike Von Neupert!

A huge “Thank You” goes out to all of our Patreon Supporters!

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In this episode, we’re giving you a look at what’s been going on inside the Perkins Builder Brothers MEGA modern house build!

From never ending drywall and massive amounts of tongue and groove to little details you may have missed, the team and subcontractors are making tons of progress—and we’re finally starting to see it all come together.

We know it may seem very slow-going right now....without many episodes on the Perkins Builder Brothers channel, but this is a big house....with tons of custom features! Come hang out as we chat about what’s been done, what’s coming up, and a few lessons learned along the way.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Morning Chit Chat

00:09:35 - Perkins Builder Belt

00:22:52 - Interior Progress Updates - The Mega Modern Build

01:24:32 - Ending

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AS ALWAYS: A special shout-out to:

Our STICK BUILT members: Dakota Smith, Casey Nix, Eric Holcombe, Garret Crane, Evan Thayer, Hiram Andrews, Jeff Wheat, Kitterbell, and Steven Hovey!

As well as our HAMMER TIME members: Eric H., Brian Thomas, Lou, Kent Orourke, and Mike Von Neupert!

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Jaime’s back at it—this time debating one of (his) life’s greatest dilemmas (at the moment): how many trucks is too many, and can you have a work truck and a family truck? New work truck smell or old truck reliability. Is it worth trading in the squeaky seat and mystery stain for a shiny touchscreen and a payment plan? Or do the old rigs still have more heart left to give...despite all the quirks?

But wait, it gets better—because once you’ve got your truck, where are you gonna park it? Jaime dives into the ultimate showdown: carport vs. pole barn vs. shed. Do you go simple, go big, or just build one of each and call it a day?

From truck dilemmas to storage logistics, it’s a full-throttle episode of opinions, tangents, side stories, and just a little envy of people with dry tools and covered parking.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Giveaway Details

00:05:12 - Morning Chit Chat

00:10:26 - MEGA build quick update

00:13:40 - Work Truck Dilemma

00:45:09 - Carport, Pole Barn, or Shed?

01:17:42 - Ending

AS ALWAYS: A special shout-out to:

Our STICK BUILT members: Dakota Smith, Casey Nix, Eric Holcombe, Garret Crane, and Steven Hovey!

as well as our HAMMER TIME members: Eric H., Brian Thomas, Lou, Kent Orourke, and Mike Von Neupert, !

A huge “Thank You” goes out to all of our Patreon Supporters!

AD FREE Podcast videos and episode early access is made available exclusively for our Paid Patreon members!

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