Remodeling and construction journeys are complicated. It’s no wonder homeowners get stuck in the process. Having a 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 too late in your project to start making your roadmap. How to find the right expert to ask for help. Link to Mona's https://kickstarthouse.com/roadmap (Renovation Roadmap) About our guest Feeling stuck when it comes to navigating your renovation? Mona Ying Reeves is the House Coach that will get you past the overwhelm and moving forward. A serial renovator, architect, and behind-the-scenes design consultant to various HGTV home makeover shows, Mona founded Kickstart House to support and empower homeowners with their renovation journeys. After years of seeing homeowners struggle with a complicated construction landscape, Mona’s on a mission to help homeowners align their surroundings and their journeys with their best lives. With Kickstart House, she’s taken her proven framework of delivering dream homes for high-end clients and refined it into a roadmap that any homeowner can follow. In addition to coaching homeowners, Mona is a licensed architect in the state of California. She holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. Learn more about Mona Ying Reeves Website: https://kickstarthouse.com/ (Kickstart House) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kickstarthouse/ (Kickstart House) Twitter: https://twitter.com/KickstartHouse (Kickstart House) _____________________________________ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes athttps://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ ( talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.   Clickhttp://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit http://www.gablmedia.com (www.Gablmedia.com) for great content.  Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning, http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (  sign up here) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show.http://www.raybernoff.com/ ( www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman, https://neilpearlman.com/ (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam Whitehttp://www.samowhite.com/ ( www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios... Support this podcast

Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven

Renovation Roadmap

This week Mark Ostrom, founder and executive director of Joy Collaborative, tells me about his work bringing people together to create enriching spaces for youth - and how you can apply those methods and principles to your own home. In this episode, you will discover……. - That designing with accessibility in mind is good for everyone. - What kind of accommodations can make the most difference to someone with life limiting conditions. - How to make creative and stimulating spaces on a budget. About our guest With nearly three decades in the architecture and design industry Mark took the bold step of combining his love for design and his passion for helping others into Joy Collaborative. Founded in 2019 on a shoestring budget and a career filled with colleagues, Mark officially launched Joy Collaborative. Joy Collaborative is a group of impassioned doers and volunteers who help create spaces for kids with life-limiting conditions. The first Joy Collaborative space “Brave Bear” was created for Kodiak a Twin Cities child with a rare genetic disorder. The spaces are created through partnerships with the architecture & interior design community and financial donations from the corporate community. The Twin Cities 501©(3) expects to create up to 10 projects in 2021. The organization is enriched by partnerships with Lifetime Fitness, the Minnesota Twins, Twin Cities Orthopedics, and other generous organizations contributing to the well-being and advancement of youth. Learn more about Mark Ostrom Website: https://joycollaborative.org/ (Joy Collaborative) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joycollaborative_/?hl=en (Joy Collaborative) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ostrom-17994b9/ (Mark Ostrom) _____________________________________ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes athttps://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ ( talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.   Clickhttp://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit http://www.gablmedia.com (www.Gablmedia.com) for great content.  Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning, http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (  sign up here) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show.http://www.raybernoff.com/ ( www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman, https://neilpearlman.com/ (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam Whitehttp://www.samowhite.com/ ( www.samowhite.com) This... Support this podcast

Spaces for Kids with Life Limiting Conditions

Today I am talking to LaShaun Key from South Carolina, and we're discussing clients -- the good, and the bad. In this episode, you will discover……. - What makes a good client, and how can I be one? About our guest: LaShaun helps families create a home that serves as the family hub which brings everyone home to connect, reconnect and treasure family. We do this by maximizing their property’s value by materializing their dream home through creative design. After 10 years of military service an injury forced a change in career. During one of the hardest seasons of his life, a conversation with his 5-year-old daughter reignited a childhood dream of becoming an architect. Since graduating from Savannah College of Art & Design in 2010, LaShaun has works on various design projects to include multi-family, office building and medical facilities. Having the opportunity to work with some families to achieve their dream home, he found a passion for residential design. LaShaun continues to serve his community through ACE Mentors, an organization that mentors high school students in careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. Serving is a major part of his beliefs. LaShaun serves clients by materializing their dream home that connects their families together. Learn more about LaShaun Key: Website: https://keydesignllc.com/ (Key Design LLC) Instagram: Key Design LLC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keydesignllc/ (Key Design LLC) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lashaunkey/ (LaShaun Key) ******************************************** Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes athttps://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ ( talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.   Clickhttp://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit http://www.gablmedia.com/ (www.Gablmedia.com) for great content.  Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning, http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (  sign up here) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show.http://www.raybernoff.com/ ( www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman, https://neilpearlman.com/ (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam Whitehttp://www.samowhite.com/ ( www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios Architects.http://www.demiosarchitects.com/ ( www.demiosarchitects.com) Do you need a bit of design help? If you are in Massachusetts and need a second set of eyes on your design, Support this podcast

How to be a Good Client

This episode is a discussion with Isra Banks, founder and principal of Trivek Architects, about how design can affect your mood and attitude.  In this episode, you will discover……. the benefits of sunlight and ventilation the significance of privacy in the house and its history how curves elevate mood the importance of houseplants About our guest Isra O. Banks, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C: is a registered architect in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, founder, and principal of Trivek Architects, and a faculty at Boston Architectural College. She received her Master of Architecture from Boston Architectural College. Isra has over fifteen years of experience designing large and medium scale projects ranging from $2M to $57M in Boston, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. With a focus on mixed-use, sustainable and viable neighborhoods, dormitory, and hospitality. Learn more about Isra O. Banks Website: trivek-architects.com _____________________________________ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes athttps://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ ( talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.   Clickhttp://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit http://www.gablmedia.com (www.Gablmedia.com) for great content.  Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning, http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (  sign up here) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show.http://www.raybernoff.com/ ( www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman, https://neilpearlman.com/ (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam Whitehttp://www.samowhite.com/ ( www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios Architects.http://www.demiosarchitects.com/ ( www.demiosarchitects.com) Do you need a bit of design help? If you are in Massachusetts and need a second set of eyes on your design, my Ask an Architect design help-line can help.  We meet on zoom for an hour to review your issues.  Contact me for more information. Support this podcast

Promoting Health and Mental Health through Design

Jake Krokowski joins me again for an episode on how to find the right design professional for your project. Jake is a landscape architect and residential designer from South Carolina. In this episode, you will discover……. - How do I know if I need an architect? - Where can I find architects online? - How can I tell which architect will be a good fit for me? - What should I bring to my interview with my architect? About our guest Jake Krokowski is a Landscape Architect and Residential Designer based in Greenville SC, and founded JWK DESIGN in 2015 “to help families create their comfortable, modern homes”. He received his Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture at Cornell University in 1999, followed by a Masters in Construction Management in 2003. Jake started his career in high-end residential work in the New York City area, but also spent years in resort planning & design, working in both San Diego and New York, on projects from Southern California and Baja Mexico to the Mediterranean and Middle East. He then put his construction knowledge to use in rebuilding the World Trade Center and surrounding streetscapes following the 2001 attacks, a project he says he’s the most proud to have been involved in. But, following a move to Greenville with his wife Kate in 2012, a sometimes grueling schedule as a traveling construction manager for a hotel developer, coupled with the pending arrival of his first son pushed him to return back to residential design and start his firm in 2015, a move that he says “felt like coming home”. Since then he has added another son to his family, as well as a podcast and a couple YouTube channels! Learn more about Jake Krokowski  Website: https://jwk.design/ (https://jwk.design) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtIpndhgB4YISmopKTAZHWw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtIpndhgB4YISmopKTAZHWw) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwkdesign/ (jwkdesign) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jwkdesign/ (https://www.facebook.com/jwkdesign/) Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/jwkdesign/jwk-design (https://www.houzz.com/pro/jwkdesign/jwk-design) Links and mentions from this episode https://www.aia.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=aiamem-search&gclid=CjwKCAjwhaaKBhBcEiwA8acsHOTeUMZ9selVH8tsXxjvuDzSyGkqVbOtFHlDv1fGE9Qn9LjmfbjCXxoCdA8QAvD_BwE (AIA.org) https://www.houzz.com/ (Houzz.com) ************************************************* Thanks so much for listening this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes athttps://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ ( talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.  Clickhttp://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends! Also give it a rating and a review. I really appreciate that.Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The Support this podcast

How to Find the Right Design Professional

This week I chat with Cindy Gelormini, the Paint Diva of New Jersey. Do you have trouble choosing paint colors? In this episode, you will discover……. - What colors are most likely to go well with my furniture and appliances? - Why does the color I chose look so different when it’s actually in my house? - How do I find the best person to help me with choosing paint colors? - Why is gray so “in” nowadays? About our guest Cindy Gelormini is a paint expert, known as The Paint Diva of New Jersey. She is a color consultant and Benjamin Moore color expert, with 30 years of experience in the interior design world. In the 90s and early 2000s she painted murals and finishes, but then in 2005 she hung up her brushes to become an in-store designer at a paint store, where she found her niche and became an expert in her field. She has worked with thousands of buyers and sellers staging their properties, and sold real estate for five years. Her book on how to choose paint and paint color should be released this Fall. More information Learn more about Cindy Gelormini Website - thepaintdivanj.com Instagram - @thepaintdiva Facebook - The Paint Diva Links and mentions from this episode - https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K58F2Q1 (Spectrum Perspectives) - “Robbie’s World and His SPECTRUM of Adventures!”, available wherever books are sold _____________________________________ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes athttps://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ ( talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.  Clickhttp://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends! Also give it a rating and a review. I really appreciate that.Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Clubhouse users- join my club Talking Home Renovations and I'll speak with you on Saturday mornings at 10 eastern. Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit http://www.gablmedia.com (www.Gablmedia.com) for great content.  Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show.http://www.raybernoff.com/ ( www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman, https://neilpearlman.com/ (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam Whitehttp://www.samowhite.com/ ( www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios Architects.http://www.demiosarchitects.com/ ( www.demiosarchitects.com) Do you need a bit of design help? If you are in Massachusetts and need a second set of eyes on your design, my Ask an Architect design help-line can help.  We meet on zoom for an hour to review your issues.  Contact me for more... Support this podcast

Choosing Paint Colors

Architect Cinda Lester joins me this week to talk about her ongoing improvements to her split level entry house in the suburbs of Chicago. She has plenty of good tips and cautionary tales to share. Have you ever asked yourself- What would happen if a contractor took off with my money before the job was complete? How would I finish the project on my own without any money? Why would I hire a professional to help me with my project? About Our Guest: Cinda K. Lester is an architectural storyteller, and comes to storytelling through both sides of her family tree. Though she considers herself a Chicagoan, Cinda has traveled and lived all over the US. She and her husband Henri LamBeau met in architecture school at the University of Idaho, where they both received a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch). Cinda returned home from the great American West, bringing Henri along with her, and received her Master of Urban Planning and Policy (M.UPP) at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Cinda and Henri currently live in suburban Chicago with their 17-year-old son Cooper and 15-year-old daughter Kellar, both architectural storytellers in their own right, with pencil, computer and LEGO. Cinda is first and foremost a Lake Girl, and treasures every minute she can get on her water in southern Wisconsin. website: https://1212architects.com (https://1212architects.com) ********************************** Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes athttps://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ ( talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.  Clickhttp://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Talk with my guests and me on Clubhouse! The club name is Talking Home Renovations and there is a standing room at 10 am eastern every Saturday. We will be discussing topics from the podcast. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter: @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit http://www.gablmedia.com/ (www.Gablmedia.com) for great content.  Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show.http://www.raybernoff.com/ ( www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman, https://neilpearlman.com/ (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam Whitehttp://www.samowhite.com/ ( www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios Architects.http://www.demiosarchitects.com/ ( www.demiosarchitects.com) Do you need a bit of design help? If you are in Massachusetts and need a second set of eyes on your design, my Ask an Architect design help-line can help.  We meet on zoom for an hour to review your issues.  Contact me for more information. Support this podcast

Renovation Story- Split Level Outside of Chicago

This episode is an exploration of the craft of old house renovation, as told by an experienced builder and designer who has revived four old homes of his own- Dave Rademacher of Rademacher Revival. In this episode, you will discover……. - How to work with vintage fixtures. - How to make the new kitchens and bathrooms resonate with the feeling of the old house rather than look completely new - Navigating the occasional challenges of updating an older home. - How to respect the details, and the rewards of an old house renovation. About our guest Dave Rademacher is one half of the Rademacher Revival team, along with his wife Brittany. Together, they hold a Michigan builder’s license and have a Degree in Residential Design. They have bought and revived homes that had history and character so they could be a part of each other’s story for generations to come - an 1800’s School House, a 1927 English Tudor, an 1873 Colonial Revival and most recently a 1894 Italian Farmhouse. Learn more about Rademacher Revival Website - www.rademacherrevival.com Instagram - @rademacherrevival TikTok - @rademacherrevival Links and mentions from this episode @cheapoldhouses on Instagram _____________________________________ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes athttps://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ ( talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.   Clickhttp://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit http://www.gablmedia.com (www.Gablmedia.com) for great content.  Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning, http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (  sign up here) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show.http://www.raybernoff.com/ ( www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman, https://neilpearlman.com/ (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam Whitehttp://www.samowhite.com/ ( www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios Architects.http://www.demiosarchitects.com/ ( www.demiosarchitects.com) Do you need a bit of design help? If you are in Massachusetts and need a second set of eyes on your design, my Ask an Architect design help-line can help.  We meet on zoom for an hour to review your issues.  Contact me for more information. Support this podcast

Kitchens and Baths for Old Houses

Jenny was just going along with a renovation at her house because her husband wanted to do it. When her friend mentioned that Jenny didn't seem as excited as she could be (should be?) about the project she decided to take matters into her own hands. This California ranch had not been touched in many years. In this episode we talk about the value of living in a house for a while before renovating it, about listening to your heart, about compromise and dryer vents. ****************************************************** Thanks so much for listening this week. Share with your network and with friends who can make use of the information. That's why I do this! This is one of those episodes that needs photographic back up! Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes athttps://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ ( talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.   Clickhttp://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( here) to get the episode enhancements and other occasional news sent directly to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Clubhouse- I'm co-leading a room every Monday at 6 PM eastern in the Renovation Club with Mona Ying Reeves. Come on over and chat with us! Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit http://www.gablmedia.com/ (www.Gablmedia.com) for great content.  Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show.http://www.raybernoff.com/ ( www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman, https://neilpearlman.com/ (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam Whitehttp://www.samowhite.com/ ( www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios Architects.http://www.demiosarchitects.com/ ( www.demiosarchitects.com) Do you need a bit of design help? If you are in Massachusetts and need a second set of eyes on your design, my Ask an Architect design help-line can help.  We meet on zoom for an hour to review your issues.  Contact me for more information. If you are out of my area, I can possibly help to connect you to another architect who can assist. Support this podcast

Renovation Story- California Ranch in New England

Coastal flooding is increasing and is only going to become more frequent. How are the coastal cities going to transform as a result of climate change and rising waters? This episode is the story of the lifting of a massive historic house in Charleston SC, as told by Buz Morris of Morris Construction. About our guest: As Morris Construction's principle and a licensed builder and architect, Robert "Buz" Morris has been building homes since 1992. Buz approaches his profession with a passion for superior construction, aesthetic appeal, flow, and quality. Buz knows from experience the value of having a committed architect manage the full scope of a construction project. Prior to returning to Charleston Buz worked in New York with the esteemed architecture firm of Gwathmey Siegel. Training directly under Charles Gwathmey, Buz had the opportunity to work on some of the most prominent buildings in New York, including the 256,000 sq. ft. New York Public Library. Featured in the periodical Carolina Compass, Buz is referred to as "moving at a New York pace with a Southern attitude…he shows a determination to be closely attached to what is traditional and honest and life giving." Looking for more information about Buz Morris and Morris Construction? Here are the links: website: https://customhomebuilderscharleston.com/ (https://customhomebuilderscharleston.com/) Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/morrisconstructionchs/ Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/morrisconstruction_chs/ (https://www.instagram.com/morrisconstruction_chs/) ****************************** Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes athttps://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ ( talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.   Clickhttp://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit http://www.gablmedia.com/ (www.Gablmedia.com) for great content.  Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning, http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (  sign up here) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show.http://www.raybernoff.com/ ( www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman, https://neilpearlman.com/ (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam Whitehttp://www.samowhite.com/ ( www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios Architects.http://www.demiosarchitects.com/ ( www.demiosarchitects.com) Do you need a bit of design help? If you are in Massachusetts and need a second set of eyes on your design, my... Support this podcast

Lifting a House in the Flood Zone

High Performance Architect Emily Mottram joins me in this episode to talk about the renovation she is undertaking at her home in Maine. She calls her renovation a pretty good renovation which is in keeping with the principles of the pretty good house (https://www.prettygoodhouse.org (https://www.prettygoodhouse.org)) which is building better than required by code until it doesn't make financial sense. Like all of us, she encountered scope creep and has some advice based on her experience. About our guest: Emily is the founder and principal of Mottram Architecture, a boutique practice specializing in new homes and renovations that are beautiful, functional, comfortable, healthy, and durable.   Emily received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Penn State University and is a Registered Architect in Maine, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania; she has also previously been registered in New York and Texas. Emily is a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council (MIAQC), and the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), the state’s leading organization working to protect and preserve the environment. An educator at heart, Emily also teaches building science and sustainable design at a local community college and has served as a consultant for projects in a secondary school trade program. She hosts the weekly podcast https://www.mottramarch.com/the-podcast (E3: Energy and Efficiency with Emily) and co-hosts the live-streamed BS* + Beer Show, a weekly building science show for professionals and “civilians” alike.  ********************************************************* Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes athttps://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ ( talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.   Clickhttp://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit http://www.gablmedia.com/ (www.Gablmedia.com) for great content.  Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning, http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (  sign up here) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show.http://www.raybernoff.com/ ( www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman, https://neilpearlman.com/ (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam Whitehttp://www.samowhite.com/ ( www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios Architects.http://www.demiosarchitects.com/ ( www.demiosarchitects.com) Do you need a bit of... Support this podcast

Pretty Good Renovation

This is a short trailer,  it is a recap of what's happened and a preview of what's to come. Over the first two seasons we've built up a library of information about elements homeowners need to choose including doors and windows bath fixtures, skylights, roofing lighting. I spoke with contractors to get their advice on getting started and choosing contractor. I've interviewed architects and interior designers about their views on all sorts of topics, including psychological aspects of design and my favorite are the renovation stories. I love old houses and I love stories. So to me, this is a great addition to the episode types in season two. This third season we'll be talking more about sustainability and we will be hearing even more from architects with a new episode type called an architect's perspective. In honor of the third season, there's a new arrangement of the House Mavens Jig written and performed here by Neil Perlman on both Banjo and piano. Neil wrote the tune for me last summer and I love it and he's given me permission to use it again as my podcast theme music. I'm also very excited to announce that Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is now part of Gabl Media, the most engaged AEC multimedia network on the planet. Check out the podcasts and video channels that are part of that network at http://www.gablmedia.com (www.gablmedia.com).  The latest news is on my website www.talkinghomerenovations.com  Please tell all your friends about the show and subscribe.  Thanks so much for listening to the show! Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.   Click http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning,  http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( sign up here) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show. http://www.raybernoff.com/ (www.RayBernoff.com) Music for the season is The House Maven's Jig, written and performed by Neil Pearlman https://neilpearlman.com/ ( www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam White http://www.samowhite.com/ (www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios Architects.http://www.demiosarchitects.com/ ( www.demiosarchitects.com) Do you need a bit of design help? If you are in Massachusetts and need a second set of eyes on your design, my Ask an Architect design help-line can help.  We meet on zoom for an hour to review your issues.  Contact me for more information. Support this podcast

Introducing season 3

Wood, tile, linoleum, carpet, concrete- which flooring option is right for your home and your situation? What should you consider for the kitchen? This is my most frequently asked question, probably. Interior Designer Amy Everard joined me again on this episode to discuss the pros and cons of each flooring type. About our guest: Amy Everard is an interior designer living and working in NYC for over a decade. Amy’s mission is to demystify interior design, which she does through her podcast Soft Landing. Listen to that podcasts wherever you listen to podcasts. Instagram-@Softlanding Support this podcast

Flooring Options

Andre Lecroix joined me this episode to explain the importance of indoor home air quality and easy things people can do to improve their daily lives in small ways. Andre is a certified indoor environmentalist, certified healthy homes specialist, certified radon measurement provider, and owner of EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems. He speaks to the importance of indoor air quality as well as offers guidance and positive changes people can make to improve their IAQ (indoor air quality). If we’ve learned anything from the past year and the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that air quality matters more so now than ever before. Even before the pandemic, the average American spent 90% of their time indoors and poor air quality can have a detrimental effect on one’s health and wellbeing. Poor indoor air quality can exacerbate allergy and asthma triggers, as well as create problems for one’s home such as premature foundation decay, musty odors, and mold and mildew buildup. As we begin to exit the pandemic and start to go back to normal, individuals are taking note of small ways that they can protect themselves and their loved ones and knowing the proper steps to take to improve one’s air quality is a small step that has a huge impact. About our guest: Andre Lacroix attended Lake Forest College and founded EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems with his wife Erika in 2005. The Lacroix’s have spent the last 15 years dedicated to learning about the relationship between one’s home and one’s health. In addition to EZ Breathe, Andre is a certified indoor environmentalist, certified healthy homes specialist, and a certified radon measurement provider. He is dedicated to helping individuals improve their IAQ (indoor air quality) through small adjustments that make a big impact. website: https://ezbreathe.com/ LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-lacroix-72a49a13/ Twitter handle: @EZBreatheLLC ************************************************* Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes at https://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ (talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.   Click http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning,  http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( sign up here) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show. http://www.raybernoff.com/ (www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig by Neil Pearlman, performed by Troy MacGillivray and Neil Pearlmanhttps://neilpearlman.com/ ( www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam White http://www.samowhite.com/ (www.samowhite.com) This... Support this podcast

Indoor Air Quality and Radon

Are you looking for an attractive, affordable and environmentally friendly driveway? Landscape architect Jake Krokowski ran through the options with me in this episode in response to a listener request. We discuss asphalt, concrete, pavers, cobblestone, permeable concrete, shells, gravel and more. Here is the link to the permeable concrete video that Jake sent to me after the interview- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERPbNWI_uLw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERPbNWI_uLw) About our guest: Jake Krokowski is a Landscape Architect and Residential Designer based in Greenville SC, and founded JWK DESIGN in 2015 "to help families create their comfortable, modern homes”. He received his Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture at Cornell University in 1999, followed by a Masters in Construction Management in 2003. Jake started his career in high-end residential work in the New York City area, but also spent years in resort planning & design, working in both San Diego and New York, on projects from Southern California and Baja Mexico to the Mediterranean and Middle East. He then put his construction knowledge to use in rebuilding the World Trade Center and surrounding streetscapes following the 2001 attacks, a project he says he’s the most proud to have been involved in. But, following a move to Greenville with his wife Kate in 2012, a sometimes grueling schedule as a traveling construction manager for a hotel developer, coupled with the pending arrival of his first son pushed him to return back to residential design and start his firm in 2015, a move that he says “felt like coming home”. Since then he has added another son to his family, as well as a podcast and a couple YouTube channels! Links: Website: https://jwk.design/ (https://jwk.design) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwkdesign/ (jwkdesign) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtIpndhgB4YISmopKTAZHWw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtIpndhgB4YISmopKTAZHWw) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jwkdesign/ (https://www.facebook.com/jwkdesign/) Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/jwkdesign/jwk-design (https://www.houzz.com/pro/jwkdesign/jwk-design) ******************************************* Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes at https://www.talkinghomerenovations.com/ (talkinghomerenovations.com) Do you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.   Click http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (here) to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week. Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218) Visithttps://my.captivate.fm/www.Talkinghomerenovations.com ( Talkinghomerenovations.com) for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on Facebook: Talking Home Renovations Follow me on Twitter (help make that a thing): @talkinghomereno Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning,  http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT ( sign up here) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show. http://www.raybernoff.com/ (www.RayBernoff.com)... Support this podcast

Driveways

Are you planning a home renovation and worried that you don’t know what you are doing? Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is an educational and entertaining podcast that will ease your fears. Join architect Katharine MacPhail as she interviews contractors, vendors, other architects and homeowners and gathers tips and cautionary tales about home renovations. Learn about materials, what to expect, what to avoid and how to make the most of the money that you will spend on your renovation.

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