Let Jaime Talk Podcast

In Episode 47, Jaime Perkins breaks down a hot topic in foundation work: ICF block vs. traditional masonry block — and what matters most when you're building for comfort, strength, and long-term efficiency.

This episode continues the conversation from Episodes 5 & 6 of the Dream Retirement Home YouTube series, where fans had plenty of questions about material choices, block layout, and build approach. Jaime answers your top comments and explains the logic behind the decisions made on site.

Then, to wrap things up, Jaime shares a few great tools from Vevor — the unexpected gear that’s made a real difference on recent jobs.

In this episode:
🏗️ ICF vs. concrete block: pros, cons, and what Jaime thinks
📏 Foundation talk from the dream retirement home build
💬 Answers to fan questions from Episodes 5 & 6
🧰 A few Vevor tools Jaime uses regularly on the jobsite
☕ As always, some laid-back commentary and a few unexpected tangents

If you’re a builder, DIYer, or just a fan of the series — this one’s full of insight and practical takeaways from the ground up.

👉 Got more questions about foundation choices or tools you want reviewed? Drop them in the comments or message us!

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In Episode 46, Jaime takes a deep dive into the two recent Perkins Builder Brothers YouTube episodes where the crew had to go back and fix a sagging floor in a house they built 7 years ago.

This episode goes beyond just what you saw on camera — not only do we respond to a bunch of fan questions from these episodes; Jaime opens up about why the floor sagged, how they approached the repair, what it feels like going back to an old project, and the lessons they’re carrying into current builds.

In this episode:
🧱 What went wrong with the floor — and how they fixed it
🔩 Structural takeaways from revisiting your own work
🛠️ Real talk about warranty mindset and long-term quality
📦 The tools, process, and thought behind the fix
☕ Small business chatter over morning coffee
🌉 And yes… a morning chi chat side tangent on bridges, engineers, and small business

This one’s got a little bit of everything — insight, honesty, and the kind of talk that only happens when you're in the truck or at the tailgate. 👉 Got your own questions about structural repairs or builds aging over time? Drop them in the comments!

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In Episode 45, we’re back on site with updates from Part 5 of the “Building A Dream Retirement Home” series — and this one’s all about answering fan questions and digging into one of the most important (and overlooked) parts of the build: the foundation.

Jaime Perkins covers a lot of ground in this episode — from early morning podcast banter to hands-on block laying advice, including what it takes to get your foundation right the first time. If you’re planning your own build, or just want to understand how pros think through concrete, block, and slab work, this one’s packed with real-world insight.

In this episode:
🧱 How to calculate the right amount of block
📦 Tips for ordering materials and avoiding over/underbuying
🔧 The tools you need for a smooth block-laying process
🏗️ Why block + slab prep matters so much for long-term durability
💬 A few favorite fan questions from the YouTube comments
☕ Plus: Some early-morning side stories and project updates

Whether you’re here to learn, listen, or laugh a little, this episode keeps things real — just like we do on every job site.

👉 Drop your next question in the comments for a chance to be featured in the next episode!

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Welcome and Morning Chit Chat
00:07:30 - Laying Block Q&A (Perkins Builder Brothers Episode 5)
01:06:00 - Wrap-up & Ending

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In Episode 44, we're kicking off a brand-new chapter: the Perkins Builder Brothers latest YouTube build series — "Building a Dream Retirement Home"!

This episode is all about bringing you behind the scenes of our newest custom home project, designed specifically as a forever home for its future owners. We talk through the vision, the early progress, and what makes this build unique — from layout choices to material decisions! We're also catching up on your comments and questions from the first three episodes, breaking down things you noticed, asked about, and maybe even guessed wrong (we see you in the comments 😂).

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Let Jaime Talk episode without a few detours…
🛠️ Ongoing at-home project updates
🎣 Random side stories and shop banter
🐿️ A few life tangents you didn’t ask for — but you’re getting anyway!

So grab your coffee (or toolbox) and hang out with us while we launch into the next big build.

👇 Drop your questions about the Dream Retirement Home build in the comments — we’ll try to tackle more in the next episode!

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Opening and Morning Chit Chat
00:08:50 - Building A Dream Retirement Home
01:00:00 - Warp up & Fun Ending

#LetJaimeTalk #DreamRetirementHome #PerkinsBuilderBrothers #CustomHomeBuild #ForeverHome #BuilderPodcast #NewBuildSeries #YouTubeBuilderLife #BehindTheBuild
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After 127 YouTube videos of sawdust, steel, sweat, and seriously long days, the MEGA Modern Build series on the Perkins Builder Brothers channel has officially hit the finish line… at least on the Perkins Builder Brothers channel.

In this episode of Let Jaime Talk, Jaime reflects on what it means to wrap up such a massive project, what went into filming that final episode (Pt.127), and why the job isn’t quite over just yet. Because let’s be real — just because the videos are done, doesn’t mean every last detail is.

🎙️ Inside this episode:
🏗️ What made Part 127 the “final” one — and how it feels to finish
🪚 What still needs to be wrapped up on site (and why that’s normal)
📸 Reflections on filming such a long-running build series
📋 Punch list items, final finishes, and the realities of a “done” house

💬 A big THANK YOU to everyone who followed the series from start to now The build may be complete on camera, but we’re still out there wrapping up the small stuff that always comes with a big project.

👇 If you followed the MEGA build series — let us know your favorite part, moment, or episode in the comments!

#LetJaimeTalk #MegaModernBuild #FinalEpisode #PerkinsBuilderBrothers #Episode127 #BuilderPodcast #ConstructionSeries #CustomHomeFinishLine #BehindTheBuild
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