Tim Birkhauser is back on The New Home Show with hosts Jon Wendt and Justin Jankowski, this time bringing Spectrum Insurance Group colleague Shelley Kruger. The conversation goes beyond the builders-risk territory their first episode covered and digs into how insurance carriers actually rate a custom new-build home: from pools (and whether they have retractable covers), to fence requirements, to fire-department protection-class ratings, to the difference class-4 impact-resistant shingles or a metal roof make on the premium.

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Most buyers do not realize how early smart-home planning should start.

In this episode of The New Home Show, Matt Kehler of Evolved Habitat breaks down the smart systems that can completely transform a modern, rustic, or luxury custom home. From layered lighting, motorized shades, hidden speakers, security, privacy glass, theater rooms, and golf simulators to whole-home control, he explains how these upgrades elevate a log home or timber frame with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and a standout great room. The biggest takeaway is not just the wow factor. It is making a custom home more comfortable, efficient, protected, and easier to live in before the build gets too far along.

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Finishing a home is where the details matter most. In this episode, we sit down with Kelli and Jacob from KC Coatings and Paint to discuss why hiring a professional painter or stainer makes a difference. From preparation and product selection to long-term protection and maintenance, we break down what homeowners and builders should know before the first coat goes on.

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