Let's Build with Armada
By: Armada Design & Build
Language: en
Categories: Leisure, Home, Garden
Welcome to Let’s Build with Armada, the podcast where Washington homeowners learn how to remodel with clarity, strategy, and confidence—on a schedule that follows real projects, not a rigid calendar. I’m Charlie Carter from Armada Design & Build. After years of working across the greater Seattle area, I’ve learned that successful remodeling isn’t about luck. It’s about planning, transparent conversations, and understanding how every decision—from windows to insurance to material selections—affects long-term value. In each episode, I sit down with experts to answer the questions homeowners genuinely care about: - Why your PNW windows cry ever...
Episodes
Windows & Energy Codes in the Pacific Northwest: What Homeowners Need to Know
Jan 08, 2026In this episode, I sit down with Keith Dashofy, Principal and Co-Owner of Pella Windows & Doors of Western Washington, to cut through the confusion around windows, doors, and energy codes — without marketing hype or buzzwords.
We talk plainly about what window materials actually make sense in the Pacific Northwest, what U-Factor really tells you (and what it doesn’t), when triple-pane windows are not worth the money, and how Washington State energy codes impact remodels, ADUs, and new construction. We also cover where homeowners tend to overspend, where cutting corners backfires, and how to bala...
Duration: 00:40:37Remodel or Sell in 2026? Home Renovation ROI Explained!
Dec 24, 2025In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Elsos, Senior Project Consultant at Armada Design & Build and a licensed real estate agent with Armada Homes, to talk honestly about remodeling ROI — without the hype.
We break down what actually drives value when you’re investing serious money into your home, why kitchens and bathrooms still matter most, and the biggest myths homeowners believe about return on investment. We also discuss additions, smart ways to think about long-term value, and why the Seattle and Eastside markets often behave like an “insulated” ecosystem — even when the broader ma...
Duration: 00:46:09How to Finance Your Remodel: HELOCs, ARVs & Real Costs Explained!
Dec 10, 2025In this episode, I sit down with renovation-financing expert Megan Safara from RenoFi to finally break down how homeowners can really fund their remodels. Most families want to upgrade their space — but very few understand how renovation loans, HELOCs, ARVs, and ADU/DADU financing actually work in 2025.
We talk about the biggest mistakes people make before starting a remodel, how using your home’s future value can unlock the budget you need today, and why paying cash isn’t always the smartest move. If you’re thinking about an addition, a kitchen expansion, a DADU, or...
Duration: 00:49:55