Episode 88 – Renovation Story – From renovation disaster to building a love story
What happens when a lawyer buys a condo and tries to replace the tile floor? Maybe it was a renovation disaster. Maybe you don’t want to know. With whom does she find love? Listen and find out. Mitra Shahri is a well-known and very successful attorney licensed to practice law in Oregon and California. After […]
Episode 85 – Construction Pricing with Kevin Cradock
You may have heard that these days are a challenge in residential construction. Price increases, delays, labor shortages and very high demand are all making it difficult for contractors to produce fixed price contracts. Many homeowners want that. But is there a better method? Kevin Cradock is a fine homebuilder who is a proponent of […]
Skylights With Laureyn Furtney – Holiday Rerun
Home renovation is a tedious process, and knowing which developments would significantly enhance your quality of life is a game-changer. Whether it’s to conserve energy or simply lighten up a space, skylights are one of the most talked-about renovation upgrades in the industry. In this episode, Katharine MacPhail has Laureyn Furtney, co-owner of Synergy Skylights, with her […]
How To Find, Buy And Restore Your First Historic Home With Hugh Siler
Historic homes can seem like a bother to maintain, but make no mistake: many of these properties are often still sound investments that just need a little TLC. So strap yourself in as we take a look at preserving and restoring a historic home for a new household. In this episode, Katharine MacPhail sits down […]
Working With An Architect With Dory Azar
Are you planning a big renovation on your house? Well, one of the first things you should consider is working with an architect! Today’s guest is here to tell you why. Dory Azar of Dory Azar Architect, Inc. joins Katharine MacPhail to discuss why you need an architect when renovating your home. From dealing with unexpected plumbing issues to […]
Episode 74 – Renovation Story – Transitions
This episode is a renovation story, told by Teresa Younkin. She describes four major renovations she has been through and what they taught her about life. About our guest: Teresa Younkin is a Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Expert specializing in helping healthcare leaders and teams bring their multi-level health IT initiatives to fruition and deliver […]
Episode 66 – Renovation Story- Split Level Outside of Chicago
Today’s episode is a split level renovation story about a house in the Chicago suburbs owned by two architects. Katharine MacPhail 00:00 Hey, it’s the House Maven. Are you on Clubhouse? I just started a new club called Talking Home Renovations. It has a room every Saturday morning at 10am Eastern, where we can talk […]
Episode 55 – Design-Build with Peter Feinmann
Contractor Peter Feinmann joined me to discuss design-build. Design build is like anything else, you need to know who you are hiring. Who is on the team? How much service do they offer? Why not get multiple bids for free? “Feinmann is an award-winning design-build firm in Boston, Massachusetts, that delivers innovative kitchen and bathroom […]