Episode 51 – Insulation

When a listener wrote asking to learn more about insulation, I immediately thought to ask building scientist Christine Williamson to be a guest on the show. Maybe the listener was originally hoping for information about the common types of insulation used in residential projects – fiberglass batt, cellulose, foam insulation, and so on. Christine goes […]

Episode 42 – HVAC

Cover graphic for episode 42 of Talking Home Renovations, "HVAC". The background photo is of a cozy beige and white living room.

Hello and welcome to Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven. This is Katharine MacPhail, your host. I am an architect practicing in Eastern Massachusetts. My specialty is additions and renovations to existing homes. I started this podcast as a resource for homeowners. Lately I’ve been also interviewing homeowners about their renovation stories, which I’m […]

Episode 42 – HVAC

Cover graphic for episode 42 of Talking Home Renovations, "HVAC". The background photo is of a cozy beige and white living room.

Improve your energy efficiency by rethinking your residential heating and cooling strategies Dennis Stinson, Vice President of Sales at Fujitsu, joined me on this episode to discuss the issue of energy usage and energy efficiency during this pandemic, how to bring atmospheric comfort to your home, various types of available heat pumps/mini splits, and more. […]