Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven

This week you’ll be hearing the story of Kemp Harper of . All photos here are from that account. I am astounded at the Halloween preparations from last year. What a wonderful home! Thanks for joining me Kemp! Episode 173

Mona Ying Reeves of Kickstart House joined me for a third episode, this one on gender roles in home renovations. Episode 166. Thanks

I interviewed Cara Newhart ( , ) back in April of 2021. I had to revisit this conversation during this season of women in renovations. Between this conversation and the Barbie movie, I feel I could do anything.

Katelyn Parker of joined me this week to talk about working with her as an architect, old houses and her podcast . Episode 160

I was surprised to see this on the transcript- I know Katelyn and I had a fun conversation, but could the transcript be accurate? Episode 160 out Wednesday morning

Last week George Siegal of podcast was my guest for a thought provoking conversation. Check out that episode and his podcast!

Episode 157 out today- Modern Living in Old Houses. Kevin and Sarah from joined me and talked about their two projects and their philosophy of modern living and sustainable renovations. Their projects are so serene and beautiful.

This week we talk with Mitra and her challenging (and inconceivable) experiences during the harrowing renovation of her condo. Tune in as we listen to what happened. #

For this week’s interview we have Missy talking about her charming little home that was a sad little house when she found it. This was a full gut renovation designed by yours truly. Tune in as we listen to what happened.

For this week’s interview, we have Valerie sharing stories about the cozy bungalow she and her husband are renovating in Seattle, Washington. Tune in as we listen to their experience. All photos by .

This week we interview Candi of on renovating and preparing an old Victorian farmhouse for the next hundred years of its life. Join us as we hear about their renovation experiences. All photos by

Episode 149: A Renovation Story - Breathing New Life Into Old Homes. A big thank you to Laurel for sharing her stories of saving and renovating old homes. All photos by

This week we’re interviewing Laurel of SoPo Cottage] about her quest to breathe new life into old houses. Join us as we discuss her various renovation projects and experiences. Photo by SoPo Cottage]

Episode 147: A Renovation Story - An Onset Cottage. A big thank you to Marlissa for sharing her experiences with this charming 1920s cottage.

This week’s episode is a friendly conversation with Jim from Join us as he shares his renovation stories of this beautiful 1897 Dutch Colonial from the Victorian era. Photo by

Episode 144: Renovation Story - Old House Omaha. Many thanks to Em for sharing her stories about this beautifully detailed, late 19th century home. All photos by

This week we’re interviewing Em Em+Ben | Old House Renovation] about her late nineteenth century home. Join us as we listen to her renovation stories about this beautifully detailed historic house. Photo by Em+Ben | Old House Renovation]