Everyone talks about how hard it is to do a major renovation or custom home building project, but we are here to take the guesswork and fear out of it. Join two veteran architects: Sheri Scott of Spring House Architects, and Marilyn Moedinger of Runcible Studios, as they sit down with folks who have been through the renovation or building process. Our guests will offer their best tips and tricks, and answer the key question: "What do you know NOW that you WISH you'd known when you started?"
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Sep 29, 2026 · 46:15
Homeowner Beth joins us with her designer Linda to talk about a kitchen renovation that turned out beautifully, even though the process was far more difficult than expected. Beth…
Sep 22, 2026 · 22:46
Sometimes, a homeowner wants to use a construction method that is not common in their area. This could mean SIP construction, ICF, modular, masonry, post and beam, or another…
Sep 15, 2026 · 47:46
In this mailbag episode of Home: The Second Story , we answer three common questions about residential construction and renovation. We start with what happens when homeowners…
Sep 8, 2026 · 23:53
How do I find a builder? In this snack size episode of Home: The Second Story , we start by making one thing clear. Clients do not need to come to an architect with a builder…
Jul 21, 2026 · 56:00
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , Sheri Scott and Marilyn Moedinger talk with Caleb Fetter, President and Managing Partner at RMS in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. RMS is an…
Jul 14, 2026 · 21:43
In this snack-sized episode of Home: The Second Story , we talk about uncertainty and how much of it shows up when homeowners are deciding whether to renovate, build new, or take…
Jul 7, 2026 · 45:24
In this one-year anniversary episode of Home: The Second Story , we look back at what the podcast has taught us about homeowners, custom projects, and the conversations people…
Jun 30, 2026 · 54:16
In our third mailbag episode, we answer three listener questions about hiring a builder, comparing bids, and knowing when plans are detailed enough for pricing. The first…
Jun 23, 2026 · 19:37
In this snack-sized episode of Home: The Second Story , we talk about the difference between trendy and timeless design, and why that question comes up so often for homeowners.…
Jun 16, 2026 · 44:54
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we welcome Craig Hyson and Nick Blessing from Pella Windows & Doors of Cincinnati. This conversation is for homeowners who are…
Jun 9, 2026 · 21:31
We talk about decision fatigue in home renovation and custom building, and why it catches so many homeowners off guard. The core issue is mental exhaustion. People already have…
Jun 2, 2026 · 51:19
We talk with Patrick Paul about a Brooklyn gut renovation that began as something much smaller and turned into a much bigger project. Patrick bought a two-family home in a…
May 26, 2026 · 23:28
In this snack-sized episode, we lay out three simple phrases that help when a construction project starts to feel tense or disorganized. The focus is not on winning an argument.…
May 19, 2026 · 50:41
In this episode, we talk with John and Lauren Katzman about building their custom multi-generational home in Powell, Ohio, just north of Columbus. Their project was a new build…
May 12, 2026 · 25:55
Today we focus on why HVAC design matters far earlier in a project than most homeowners expect. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning shape more than temperature. These…
May 5, 2026 · 49:42
In this mailbag episode of Home: The Second Story , we answer three questions that come up early in almost every home project. First, we talk about the fear of missing hidden…
Apr 28, 2026 · 24:23
We open this snack size episode by asking a simple but critical question. How do we estimate the cost of a renovation or new home when the design is still evolving? We explain…
Apr 21, 2026 · 52:35
We talk with Cami Pinsak about a kitchen remodel in her 1950 ranch home in Camarillo, California, and the conversation turns into a very clear lesson about what happens when a…
Apr 14, 2026 · 23:54
In this episode, we take on a question we hear all the time: do you really need an architect? We explain that the answer is yes and no, because it depends on the type of project,…
Apr 7, 2026 · 54:01
In our first mailbag episode, we answer four questions that come up all the time for homeowners who are trying to make smart decisions before starting a renovation or new build.…
Mar 31, 2026 · 20:31
Today. we talk about regrets—specifically, the kinds of regrets homeowners have after a renovation or new home build—and why having some level of imperfection is inevitable. We…
Mar 24, 2026 · 52:21
This is Taylor's final episode on Home: The Second Story , and we use the moment to pull together the biggest lessons we have heard across roughly 40 conversations with…
Mar 17, 2026 · 21:18
Choosing the right builder is one of the most critical — and most misunderstood — parts of any renovation or new home project: . We talk through how this decision can…
Mar 10, 2026 · 21:42
In this snack-size episode, we talk about quality of workmanship in residential construction and why it’s such a common source of stress for homeowners. We frame the conversation…
Mar 3, 2026 · 23:10
In this snack-size episode of Home: The Second Story , we dive into plumbing fixtures—how to choose them, what to avoid, and what we wish more homeowners knew before starting…
Feb 24, 2026 · 58:01
In this episode, we sit down with Antonia Botero to talk about designing and building her own home in Park City, Utah—a contemporary mountain house shaped by view, guidelines,…
Feb 17, 2026 · 22:33
In this snack-sized episode of Home: The Second Story , we dive into the essential things we, as architects, look for when walking through a home with clients — especially those…
Feb 10, 2026 · 54:09
This episode brings us a new perspective - someone who has been in their home for nearly two decades. Today, we sit down with Scott Choppin, a Long Beach, California homeowner…
Feb 3, 2026 · 23:02
In this snack-sized episode of Home: The Second Story , we dive into what it really means to “spend wisely” when renovating or building a home. As always, the three of us—Sheri…
Jan 27, 2026 · 45:33
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we sit down with Trevor from Pensacola, Florida, to unpack the highs and lows of building a custom home in the aftermath of COVID.…
Jan 20, 2026 · 21:22
In this snack-sized episode of Home: The Second Story , we dive into one of the most deceptively complex design topics: the entryway. Sheri, Taylor, and Marilyn explore how the…
Jan 13, 2026 · 50:29
In this episode, we sit down with Carol Walsh, a homeowner and realtor from rural Monterey County, California, who recently completed a full kitchen renovation — largely on her…
Jan 6, 2026 · 25:53
In this special snack-sized wrap-up episode, we look back on the first six months of Home: The Second Story and reflect on the key lessons we've gathered from the homeowners…
Dec 23, 2025 · 56:05
In this special holiday episode of Home: The Second Story , we talk about the impact of the holiday season on residential architecture — both in how homes function and how…
Dec 16, 2025 · 20:57
In this snack-sized episode of Home: The Second Story , we shift gears from our usual format and instead take a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening in our practices right…
Dec 9, 2025 · 1:00:05
In this episode of Home: The Second Story, we talk with Mark LePage, architect, podcaster, and founder of EntreArchitect. We start by exploring Mark’s deep ties to the…
Dec 2, 2025 · 19:44
In this snack-sized episode of Home: The Second Story , we dig into the world of flooring—what works, what doesn’t, and why context matters more than any single rule. We’ve all…
Nov 25, 2025 · 54:12
In this episode, we talk with Brahm, a homeowner in Cincinnati, Ohio, who recently completed a new custom build in Indian Hill. This was his second time building a home, and…
Nov 18, 2025 · 20:20
In this snack-sized episode of Home: The Second Story , we dig into what “the team” really means on a residential construction project. It’s not just the architect and…
Nov 11, 2025 · 43:39
In this episode of Home: The Second Story Podcast , we sit down with Greg from Central Kentucky to unpack the twists and turns of his custom home build during the height of…
Nov 5, 2025 · 20:30
In this snack-sized episode, we dig into the design selections process—what it is, when it should happen, and how to navigate it without losing your mind. Selections refer to…
Oct 28, 2025 · 47:21
In this episode, we talk with architect Jeff Sties about his recent home renovation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jeff, an experienced residential architect, shares what it was…
Oct 21, 2025 · 18:52
In this snack-sized episode of Home: The Second Story , we dive into the rising trend of multi-generational homes. This isn't just a design fad—it's something we're all actively…
Oct 14, 2025 · 43:41
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we talk with Scott and Cindy from Charleston, South Carolina, about their recent home addition and renovation experience. The project…
Oct 7, 2025 · 19:38
In this snack-size episode of Home: The Second Story , we dive into tile—how to choose it, what to look out for, and the actual conversations we’re having with clients during the…
Sep 30, 2025 · 1:00:40
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we sit down with Martin, a homeowner from New Orleans who recently undertook a full gut renovation of his early-1900s home. What…
Sep 23, 2025 · 18:05
In this snack-size episode of Home: The Second Story , we dive into the world of construction contract structures—a topic many homeowners find confusing but absolutely essential…
Sep 16, 2025 · 34:26
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we talk with Kelly Settle about her home renovation journey in Springboro, Ohio. Kelly initially planned a modest kitchen update,…
Sep 9, 2025 · 17:05
In this snack-sized episode of Home: The Second Story , we dive into evolving kitchen trends from our own architectural practices, focusing on the functionality, creativity, and…
Sep 2, 2025 · 34:52
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we sit down with Paul and Rebecca Sinopoli to unpack the lessons they learned from designing and building their custom,…
Aug 26, 2025 · 18:44
In this snack-sized episode of Home: The Second Story , we explore the importance of engaging with an architect early in the planning process—before decisions are locked in and…
Aug 19, 2025 · 36:35
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we talk with Brian from Cambridge, Massachusetts, about his multi-phase renovation experience. Brian shares his journey from…
Aug 12, 2025 · 15:07
In this snack-sized episode, we dive into one of the most popular homeowner desires: creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. We each reflect on how this…
Aug 5, 2025 · 47:25
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we sit down with Rich and Ilana from Richboro, Pennsylvania, to hear how they transformed a 1977 split-level house into a modern,…
Jul 29, 2025 · 44:14
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we shift gears from interviewing homeowners to focusing on how we, as residential architects, actually work. It's just the three of…
Jul 22, 2025 · 18:47
In this snack-size episode of Home: The Second Story , we dig into cabinetry—one of the most pivotal yet complex parts of home renovation. As architects, cabinetry is something…
Jul 15, 2025 · 32:53
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we sit down with Niki Gulick, a seasoned homeowner and real estate agent who has built two custom homes and is considering a third. As…
Jun 27, 2025 · 40:43
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we sit down with Ashley and Greg Luthman to explore their journey of building a custom home during the height of the COVID-19…
Jun 27, 2025 · 50:07
In this episode of Home: The Second Story , we talk with Alex and Ximena, homeowners in Jamaica Plain, Boston, who undertook a thoughtful and vibrant renovation of their…
Jun 27, 2025 · 42:16
In this episode of Home: The Second Story Podcast , we talk with Cindy, a homeowner and designer who built her second custom home—this time with a bold industrial modern…
Jun 27, 2025 · 39:13
In our first episode of Home: The Second Story Podcast , we come together—three architects from different regions and backgrounds—to set the stage for the stories we're about to…
Jun 3, 2025 · 1:35
Everyone talks about how hard it is to do a major renovation or custom home building project, how you're going to fight with your spouse the whole time, how hard it is to make…
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