Building a custom home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make — and most people go into it without a roadmap. In this practical and eye-opening episode of At The Kitchen Table, host Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with Nicole O'Neill of Sheffield Homes to pull back the curtain on the custom home building process from start to finish.

Amanda is currently building a custom home with Sheffield — so this isn't just theory. It's a real conversation between a client and her builder, breaking down everything buyers wish they'd known before they started.

In this episode, Nicole and Amanda walk through:

• Why involving your builder before you purchase your land can save you thousands (and prevent costly mistakes)
• How to think about lot selection, topography, water, septic, and budget — before you fal ...