Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven

Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is an educational and entertaining podcast that will ease your fears about home renovations. In this fifth season, architect Katharine MacPhail focuses on old house owners and their home stories. She will continue to interview contractors, vendors, other architects and homeowners, gathering tips and getting answers. The first four seasons are full of information about everything from roofing to foundations, interior and exterior considerations, the emotional side of renovations, how to work with professionals and lots of homeowner stories.

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Recent Reviews

TomFNP

Toledo Dutch Victorian Story

Really enjoyed the background on a beautiful Victorian as well as the story of the Jim Roseland and how people meet the house of their dreams. Including the Land Bank function really serves the restoration movement as well. Good job with the interview and presentation!
Jullalalia

Rambling and complaining

Primarily awkward interviews where the host rambles and complains about the high cost of her own renovations and then turns around and talks dirt on clients who balk at high costs. For someone who claims to be an expert she seems to have very little knowledge.
Mike in Harrisburg

Love the show

Own a 1917 historical house and have listened to 20 or 30 episodes. Really informative and had certainly helped me plan for an upcoming renovation. Appreciate it, thanks.
Mass Southpaw

Fun show

I have a house built in 1919 (during the last pandemic) that needs some work, and this show feels like getting advice from a trusted friend.
Mxsandy12

Awesome home renovation pod!

So helpful and interesting!
Heather on Glassell

Hugh Siler’s interview

This interview was very helpful and interesting. Thank you for having him on!
Jody Costello

Great and easy listening podcast!

I love the conversation and the stories that Katharine and her guest share. A must listen for anyone tackling home renovations and something you can takeaway as well.
Jen-Alt

Fantastic! Everyone should listen to this podcast.

I’ve heard a lot of episodes (and will make sure to listen to the rest) and I’m learning so much. It’s rare to be able to hear these long discussions about home related topics. Katharine brings on great guests and asks the questions I definitely want to know the answers to.
AmyClaire

So Helpful!

I love all the information that is available through Katharine’s podcast. This is such a goldmine for anyone who’s even curious about renovating their home! It’s a must listen.
jeremy_76

Excellent!

Great podcast for any home owner. Very informative, great knowledgeable guests, entertaining and interesting. Overall great quality.
amherstpal

Informative, thoughtful and witty.

Just the perfect entertainment for these uncertain times.
Cambridgemaison

The House Maven is a great resource.

I love Katharine’s easy going interview style and wit. She and her guests are so knowledgeable. I highly recommend digging into these episodes before embarking renovations or just for fun. As Katharine says it’s okay to dream!
Mbvegnani

Great info!

Katharine provides keen insight on the “ins and outs” of renovations. I enjoy listening to her guest speakers and learn something new with every episode. As a owner of an antique home we are constantly renovating and repairing so all of her advice is appreciated!
DophisD

Easy to listen to, lots to learn

Katharine does a great job of asking the questions we want answers to and guiding the conversation knowledgeably and with humor.

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