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  • #44 How to Design a Small House Floor Plan | Pro Builder Walkthrough

    #44 How to Design a Small House Floor Plan | Pro Builder Walkthrough
    Jul 12 2025
    Want to learn how to design a small home floor plan like a professional builder? In this step-by-step episode, host Ryan McNeil President of Stonewater Homes with over 20 years of homebuilding experience shares his thought process for designing efficient, functional layouts for smaller homes.

    You’ll see exactly how to think like a builder when laying out rooms, optimizing flow, and making the most of limited space.

    Perfect for anyone planning a small home, backyard suite, or just curious about how great layouts come together.

    📺 This episode is best experienced visually on YouTube or Spotify video.

    📐 Topics covered include:
    • Why staying under 600 ft² changes your foundation options
    • How room placement affects layout flow
    • The key design elements every small home needs
    • Ryan’s “Builder Vision” for maximizing space
    🎧 Tune in and take the first step toward designing your own small home or suite.

    👉 Learn more at: https://www.stonewaterhomes.ca

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  • #43 Avoiding Construction Problems in New Home Builds: 5 Common Reasons Projects Go Sideways

    #43 Avoiding Construction Problems in New Home Builds: 5 Common Reasons Projects Go Sideways
    Jul 5 2025
    Ghosted builders. Blown budgets. Endless delays. Most people assume these are just part of the homebuilding process but they don’t have to be.
    In this episode of Builder By Day, Ryan breaks down five common reasons why new home builds go sideways and what homeowners and builders can do to avoid those costly mistakes.

    ✅ Misaligned expectations
    ✅ Builders who overpromise
    ✅ Clients who choose based on price alone
    ✅ Unclear roles and responsibilities
    ✅ A breakdown in trust and communication

    Whether you're planning your first custom build or just want to understand the process better, this episode offers clear advice from a builder who’s seen it all.

    🎧 Listen to more episodes: builderbyday.ca

    🏡 Ready to build your home? Learn more at stonewaterhomes.ca
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  • #42 How to Evaluate Land Before You Buy It — A Builder’s Guide

    #42 How to Evaluate Land Before You Buy It — A Builder’s Guide
    Jun 27 2025
    In this episode of Builder By Day, custom home builder and Stonewater Homes President Ryan McNeil shares everything you need to know before buying a lot for your future home. From emotional buying mistakes to hidden costs and zoning surprises, Ryan walks through what to look for—and what to avoid—when evaluating land for a custom build.

    ✅ What you’ll learn:
    • Why buying land based on emotion can lead to regret
    • What to check beneath the surface before making an offer
    • How zoning, slope, and access affect your budget
    • The red flags to watch for on undeveloped lots
    • Why talking to a builder early can save thousands
    🎧 For more episodes or to start your own custom home:
    🌐 Stonewater Homes → https://www.stonewaterhomes.ca
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  • #41 The Custom Home Building Process – How It Works From Start to Finish

    #41 The Custom Home Building Process – How It Works From Start to Finish
    Jun 20 2025
    In this episode of Builder By Day, custom home builder and Stonewater Homes President Ryan McNeil walks through the entire homebuilding process from evaluating land and creating a vision to permits, construction, and final walkthrough.

    Many people are curious about how the process works. Ryan shares insights from over 20 years of building experience, breaking it down step-by-step for anyone considering a custom build.

    ✅ What you’ll learn:
    • How to evaluate land before buying
    • Why the vision matters before you build
    • The real-world steps of design, permitting, and servicing
    • What goes into a full construction timeline
    • How handover and final walkthroughs work in custom homes
    🎧 For more episodes or to start your own custom home:
    🌐 Stonewater Homes → https://www.stonewaterhomes.ca
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  • #40 Why I’m Splitting Builder By Day Into Two Channels - Business vs Politics

    #40 Why I’m Splitting Builder By Day Into Two Channels - Business vs Politics
    Jun 14 2025
    In this episode, host Ryan McNeil explains why he’s drawing a clear line between two types of content and launching a second channel to do it. Builder By Day will remain focused on high-value insights for homebuilding, business, and real estate. But the political rants, cultural commentary, and off-the-cuff takes? That’s all moving to a new personal channel: Uncommonly Candid.

    Ryan opens up about how political content started to dominate the podcast by accident, how it affected his mindset, and why he feels strongly about keeping professional and personal content separate moving forward.

    👉 If you're here for business, construction, and housing advice—Builder By Day is the channel for you.
    👉 If you’re here for real talk about politics, government overreach, and culture—check out Uncommonly Candid.

    🎥 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BuilderByDay
    🔗 Follow Ryan’s new channel: www.youtube.com/@UncommonlyCandid
    🌐 Learn more: www.builderbyday.com
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  • #39 Can the Government Really Build 500,000 Homes? Inside Ottawa’s Most Ambitious Housing Plan Yet!

    #39 Can the Government Really Build 500,000 Homes? Inside Ottawa’s Most Ambitious Housing Plan Yet!
    Jun 6 2025
    Host Ryan McNeil is back, this time from his home office, to break down Ottawa’s most ambitious housing plan yet: Build Canada Homes. With a target of 500,000 homes per year, the Liberals claim they can outbuild the private sector. Ryan, a veteran builder, explains why this plan raises serious red flags.

    From labour shortages to modular hype, regulatory promises to financial risk, Ryan unpacks what’s really going on and why real builders were never consulted. If you care about housing, policy, or construction in Canada, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

    🔥 Topics We Cover
    • The 4 pillars of the Build Canada Homes plan
    • Why modular housing is politically convenient but logistically flawed
    • How the government skipped consultation with real builders
    • The risk of Ottawa crowding out the private sector
    • Why affordability needs more than just supply

    It’s not just about building homes it’s about credibility, capacity, and whether Ottawa is selling vision or fantasy

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    📢 Disclaimer
    The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and are intended for informational and discussion purposes only. This content includes personal commentary and industry insights and should not be interpreted as professional, legal, or financial advice. Listener discretion is advised

    Sources Referenced

    🔴 Source: Liberal Party of Canada [03/2025]
    Mark Carney’s Liberals unveil Canada’s most ambitious housing plan since the Second World War
    https://liberal.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/292/2025/03/Mark-Carneys-Liberals-unveil-Canadas-most-ambitious-housing-plan-since-the-Second-World-War.pdf

    🔴 Source: Government of Canada Housing Portal [2025]
    Build Canada Homes Initiative Overview
    https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/progs-initiatives/index-eng.html
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  • #38 Is Canada at a Breaking Point? Ryan McNeil on Immigration, Priorities, and the Future of the Country!

    #38 Is Canada at a Breaking Point? Ryan McNeil on Immigration, Priorities, and the Future of the Country!
    Jun 3 2025
    Host Ryan McNeil records from his truck for this solo episode of Builder By Day. With the latest immigration numbers shaking headlines, Ryan breaks down the math, the policy failures, and the economic consequences he believes are changing Canada beyond recognition. This isn't a discussion about race, it’s about responsibility, priorities, and sovereignty. From housing pressure to social services, he connects the dots and makes a call to action that won’t sit well with everyone, but needs to be said.

    📢 Let’s talk about it: Are we reaching a point where Canadians need to push back and demand accountability?

    🧱 Whether you agree or disagree, this episode is a call for awareness, community discussion, and grounded action.

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    Disclaimer:
    This podcast reflects the personal views of the host and is intended to encourage respectful, fact-based discussion about Canadian policy, immigration, and public services. Listeners are encouraged to verify information and form their own conclusions.
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  • #37 Why Modular Housing Won’t Fix Canada’s Housing Crisis!

    #37 Why Modular Housing Won’t Fix Canada’s Housing Crisis!
    May 28 2025
    Host Ryan McNeil is back behind the wheel for a candid take on Canada’s housing strategy this time, it’s all about modular homes. From the driver’s seat, Ryan questions why the federal government is pouring billions into modular housing, and who this plan is really for. He compares build quality, breaks down false demand, and shares his frustration with political spin masquerading as solutions.

    🔥 Topics We Cover:
    The truth about modular vs. site-built homes
    Why government spending isn’t solving the housing crisis
    How immigration and subsidies are shaping the real estate market
    The disconnect between Ottawa’s plans and reality on the ground
    TikTok flags his last truck episode—here’s why

    It’s not just about building—it’s about transparency, priorities, and who gets left behind. 📢 Like what you hear? Subscribe, rate, and share Builder By Day to support real conversations about housing, business, and politics in Canada.

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