Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven

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Home & Garden #131

Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is an educational and entertaining podcast that will ease your fears about home renovations. In this fifth season, architect Katharine MacPhail focuses on old house owners and their home stories. She will continue to interview contractors, vendors, other architects and homeowners, gathering tips and getting answers. The first four seasons are full of information about everything from roofing to foundations, interior and exterior considerations, the emotional side of renovations, how to work with professionals and lots of homeowner stories.

Recent Episodes
  • Midcentury Modern in Michigan
    Oct 18, 2023 – 28:03
  • Residential Landscape Design
    Oct 11, 2023 – 25:58
  • How to hire the right design professional, revisited
    Oct 4, 2023 – 32:29
  • Brick Colonial in Indiana
    Sep 27, 2023 – 27:28
  • Queen Anne in Pennsylvania
    Sep 20, 2023 – 36:41
  • Door Refurbishment
    Sep 13, 2023 – 24:43
  • The Octagon House
    Sep 6, 2023 – 26:14
  • Insulation with Christine Williamson- revisited
    Aug 30, 2023 – 49:46
  • Renaissance of a Maine Greek Revival
    Aug 23, 2023 – 41:37
  • Environmentally Friendly Renovations, revisited
    Aug 16, 2023 – 34:22
  • Gender Roles in Home Renovations
    Aug 9, 2023 – 32:47
  • Empowering Women to DIY revisited
    Aug 2, 2023 – 26:04
  • If and How to Start a Renovation
    Jul 26, 2023 – 09:07
  • Pretty Good Renovation Revisited
    Jul 19, 2023 – 34:00
  • Renovating and Renting Out Historic Properties
    Jul 12, 2023 – 35:17
  • Return on Investment Revisited
    Jul 5, 2023 – 25:36
  • Podcasting and Old Houses
    Jun 28, 2023 – 29:44
  • Storm Damage- Roofs and Preparation
    Jun 14, 2023 – 23:36
  • Modern Living in Old Houses
    Jun 7, 2023 – 35:53
  • Condo disaster with a happy ending
    May 31, 2023 – 33:50
  • Full Gut Renovation (revisited)
    May 24, 2023 – 23:31
  • Seattle Bungalow
    May 17, 2023 – 28:11
  • 1896 British Columbia Victorian
    May 10, 2023 – 29:28
  • Renovation Story- 1775 Stone Farmhouse (revisited)
    May 3, 2023 – 27:07
  • Renovation Story- 1868 Brick Beauty
    Apr 26, 2023 – 27:54
  • Victorian Farmhouse Resurrection
    Apr 19, 2023 – 18:43
  • Breathing New Life into Old Homes
    Apr 12, 2023 – 26:32
  • 1750s Center Chimney Georgian
    Apr 5, 2023 – 31:11
  • Renovation Story- An Onset Cottage
    Mar 29, 2023 – 20:22
  • 1897 Dutch Colonial Victorian
    Mar 22, 2023 – 22:50
  • Renovation Story- A 1907 Dutch Colonial
    Mar 15, 2023 – 27:40
  • Renovation Story-Old House Omaha
    Mar 8, 2023 – 28:30
  • Renovation Story- New Jersey Gothic
    Mar 1, 2023 – 24:00
  • Renovation Story- A 1764 Pennsylvania Farmhouse
    Feb 22, 2023 – 33:17
  • Renovation Story- Allentown Queen Anne
    Feb 15, 2023 – 35:26
  • Renovation Story- The Buckley-Bishop House
    Feb 8, 2023 – 34:50
  • Renovation Story- Our Greek Revival
    Feb 1, 2023 – 35:39
  • From Massage Parlor to Masterpiece: A Roller Coaster Ride of a Historic Home Renovation in Old Towne Orange
    Jan 25, 2023 – 24:56
  • Home Kitchens- with Three Kitchens Podcast
    Jan 18, 2023 – 40:29
  • Smart Old House Case Study part 9
    Jan 11, 2023 – 15:16
  • Resolve to Remodel
    Jan 4, 2023 – 34:48
  • Appliances, Holiday rerun (episode 105)
    Dec 28, 2022 – 39:25
  • Common Renovation Mistakes to Avoid- Holiday Rerun (episode 86)
    Dec 21, 2022 – 33:35
  • A Custom Home
    Dec 14, 2022 – 26:33
  • Smart Old House Case Study Part 8- HVAC Installation
    Dec 7, 2022 – 25:56
  • Old House Alteration Discussion with Dave Rademaker
    Nov 30, 2022 – 27:40
  • Satisfying, Lower Cost Improvements
    Nov 23, 2022 – 36:45
  • Smart HVAC
    Nov 16, 2022 – 29:42
  • Shoring Up and Moving Buildings
    Nov 9, 2022 – 22:00
  • Smart Old House Case Study, Part 7
    Nov 2, 2022 – 16:30
Recent Reviews
  • TomFNP
    Toledo Dutch Victorian Story
    Really enjoyed the background on a beautiful Victorian as well as the story of the Jim Roseland and how people meet the house of their dreams. Including the Land Bank function really serves the restoration movement as well. Good job with the interview and presentation!
  • Jullalalia
    Rambling and complaining
    Primarily awkward interviews where the host rambles and complains about the high cost of her own renovations and then turns around and talks dirt on clients who balk at high costs. For someone who claims to be an expert she seems to have very little knowledge.
  • Mike in Harrisburg
    Love the show
    Own a 1917 historical house and have listened to 20 or 30 episodes. Really informative and had certainly helped me plan for an upcoming renovation. Appreciate it, thanks.
  • Mass Southpaw
    Fun show
    I have a house built in 1919 (during the last pandemic) that needs some work, and this show feels like getting advice from a trusted friend.
  • Mxsandy12
    Awesome home renovation pod!
    So helpful and interesting!
  • Heather on Glassell
    Hugh Siler’s interview
    This interview was very helpful and interesting. Thank you for having him on!
  • Jody Costello
    Great and easy listening podcast!
    I love the conversation and the stories that Katharine and her guest share. A must listen for anyone tackling home renovations and something you can takeaway as well.
  • Jen-Alt
    Fantastic! Everyone should listen to this podcast.
    I’ve heard a lot of episodes (and will make sure to listen to the rest) and I’m learning so much. It’s rare to be able to hear these long discussions about home related topics. Katharine brings on great guests and asks the questions I definitely want to know the answers to.
  • AmyClaire
    So Helpful!
    I love all the information that is available through Katharine’s podcast. This is such a goldmine for anyone who’s even curious about renovating their home! It’s a must listen.
  • jeremy_76
    Excellent!
    Great podcast for any home owner. Very informative, great knowledgeable guests, entertaining and interesting. Overall great quality.
  • amherstpal
    Informative, thoughtful and witty.
    Just the perfect entertainment for these uncertain times.
  • Cambridgemaison
    The House Maven is a great resource.
    I love Katharine’s easy going interview style and wit. She and her guests are so knowledgeable. I highly recommend digging into these episodes before embarking renovations or just for fun. As Katharine says it’s okay to dream!
  • Mbvegnani
    Great info!
    Katharine provides keen insight on the “ins and outs” of renovations. I enjoy listening to her guest speakers and learn something new with every episode. As a owner of an antique home we are constantly renovating and repairing so all of her advice is appreciated!
  • DophisD
    Easy to listen to, lots to learn
    Katharine does a great job of asking the questions we want answers to and guiding the conversation knowledgeably and with humor.
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