Episode 87 – Listener Chat – Hoarder Houses
3rd generation soybean and corn farmer Michaele Novinger wrote to me asking about my experience renovating a hoarder house. She is about to take on her own hoarder house renovation project and isn’t sure what to expect. I invited her to come on the show in the first of what I hope will be a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Episode 38 – Mid-Century Ranch Renovations
The mid-century ranch episode with Wisconsin architect Della Hansmann dives deep into a topic that I personally don’t give much thought to: the ranch house. View the mid-century ranch episode enhancements here. KM: Della, thanks for coming on, I appreciate it. DH: Absolutely. It’s a pleasure to be here. KM: We’re both part of the […]