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Your Project Shepherd Construction PodcastAuthor: Your Project Shepherd
Your Project Shepherd Podcast is your personal guide for residential construction. Hosted by Curtis Lawson of Shepherd Construction Advisors and Crafted Custom Homes, we explore all facets of the custom home building process through educational storytelling and knowledge-sharing conversations with seasoned industry expert guests. Our mission is to give you the tools you need to make informed decisions and empower you to navigate your project with confidence. No gatekeeping - lets build success together! New episodes every Friday. Watch and subscribe on YouTube @yourprojectshepherd. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How Smart Builders Prevent Mold, Comfort Problems & Costly Home Failures
Episode 8
Friday, 6 March, 2026
Building a home today is more complicated than ever — tighter construction, changing codes, new materials, and higher homeowner expectations.In this episode of the Your Project Shepherd Podcast, Curtis Lawson sits down with Matthew Davis of Kingsmen Homes to discuss what actually makes a home perform well.They break down the biggest myths in homebuilding, why testing and verification matter, and how builders and homeowners can make smarter decisions during construction.From moisture management and air sealing to indoor air quality and HVAC design, this conversation explains why the most important parts of a home are often the ones you never see behind the walls.If you're planning to build, remodel, or simply want to understand how modern homes should perform, this episode is packed with practical insights.What You’ll Learn• Why beautiful finishes don’t make a home “luxury”• The biggest myths about how houses “breathe”• Why HVAC systems can’t fix a bad building enclosure• How water management prevents costly home failures• Why builders should test and verify their work• What homeowners should ask before hiring a builder• Why focusing on “forever details” matters more than finishesAbout Matthew DavisMatthew Davis is the owner of Kingsmen Homes, a custom home building and remodeling company serving the west Houston region.Kingsmen Homes focuses on high-performance building principles that prioritize health, comfort, and durability through better construction practices and building science.Follow Kingsmen Homes:Instagram: https://instagram.com/kingsmenhomesllcAbout the PodcastThe Your Project Shepherd Podcast helps homeowners and builders understand the construction process so they can build smarter homes.Hosted by Curtis Lawson, principal of Crafted Custom Homes, the show covers building science, project planning, and real-world lessons from the construction industry.Subscribe for more episodes on building smarter homes.
