Episode 72 – Renovation Roadmap
Today’s episode is about how to plan your renovation roadmap with a renovation coach. Katharine MacPhail 00:10 You are listening to Talking Home Renovations with The House Maven. Is it time to renovate your house, but you’re worried that you don’t really know what you’re doing? This is an educational and entertaining podcast that will […]
Episode 72 – Renovation Roadmap
Remodeling and construction journeys are complicated. It’s no wonder homeowners get stuck in the process. Having a renovation roadmap means reducing frustration and always knowing your next step. In this episode, you will discover……. What “roadmap” means in the context of home renovation. Some common mistakes homeowners make on their renovation journey. Whether it’s ever […]
Episode 70 – How to be a Good Client
In this episode, LaShaun Key discusses how to be a good client for an architect, and shares a recipe for amazing lomi salmon. Katharine MacPhail 00:10 Hello, and welcome to Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven. I am your host Katharine MacPhail. I’m an architect, and I practice in eastern Massachusetts. Most of my […]
Episode 69 – Promoting Health and Mental Health through Design
Architect Isra Banks joined me this week to discuss the impact that our homes can have on our mental and physical health, and how we can promote physical and mental health through design. Are you optimizing your personal environment? ARDEMASDuring the introduction of this episode I mentioned that Isra and I are working with Jay […]
Episode 68 – How to Find the Right Design Professional
Jake Krokowski is back, this time with advice about how to find the right design professional for your project. If you liked my talk with Jake, you’ll love his helpful YouTube videos.
Episode 67 – Choosing Paint Colors
In this episode, I meet with Cindy Gelormini to talk about choosing paint colors for your home. Cindy is a color consultant and paint expert. Katharine MacPhail 00:08Hello, and welcome to Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven. I am your host Katharine MacPhail. I’m an architect, and I practice in eastern Massachusetts mostly on […]
Episode 67 – Choosing Paint Colors
One of the final details of a home renovation is choosing paint colors for the walls. This episode features a paint specialist who really knows paint options. When I really start thinking about color beyond choosing paint colors, it is too much for my brain. As you all know, I’m just an architect and not […]
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 65 – Kitchens and Baths in Old Houses
This episode is a conversation with David Rademacher, an expert on restoring kitchens and baths in old houses. Read on for tips for finding antique fixtures, remodeling and renovating old kitchens and bathrooms, and making a newer renovation fit in with a historic house’s aesthetic. Katharine MacPhail 00:00 So, the kind of work you do […]
Episode 61 – Flooring Options
What are the flooring options for your home? Amy Everard and I review the basics in this episode. You may remember Amy from the Architect vs Interior Designer episode (#31). Flooring is on my mind lately as I was struggling to figure out what to do about my own kitchen floor. 13 years ago when […]