{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6917566c1029ec1fedf4127e/6938775a0e4329eef0e15d55?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Should You Pay for a Design?","description":"<p><strong><em>Part 4 of the Beyond the Build series, guiding homeowners step-by-step through the entire outdoor living project process.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Beyond the Build</em>, Nick and Darby break down the design phase—why contractors push it, when you actually need it, and how it protects your budget and your experience. They cover red flags, green flags, real-world change-order horror stories, what good design firms deliver, and how to compare bids apples-to-apples. If you’re about to meet contractors or you’re swimming in conflicting estimates, this one’s a must-listen.</p>","author_name":"Rocky Mountain Outdoor Living"}