Practical Preservation

Practical Preservation


Latest Episodes

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Lisa Oestreicher of Oestreicher Architectural Paint Research
May 27, 2021

On this week’s episode we spoke with Lisa Oestreicher of Oestreicher Architectural Paint Research.  Lisa discussed methods of paint research as well as how changes in a home’s paint often indicates hi

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Michael Edison of Edison Coatings
May 20, 2021

This week on the Practical Preservation Podcast, Michael Edison of Edison Coatings joined us to discuss how he broke into the field of historic preservation with a degree in chemical engineering.  Mic

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Kevin Ritter of Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry
May 13, 2021

This week Kevin Ritter of Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss his craft of custom cabinetry, common mistakes homeowners make when replacing cabinetry in the

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Kevin Miller of Energy Auditors LLC
May 06, 2021

This week Danielle spoke with Kevin Miller of Energy Auditors, LLC. Listen in for information about why to have an energy audit done for your home.  Kevin discusses why to be wary of “free” home audit

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Storm Cunningham of the RECONOMICS Institute
April 29, 2021

On this week’s episode, Storm Cunningham of the RECONOMICS Institute, joined our discussion. Storm is an author, keynoter, publisher, and advisor, who specializes in the community and regional revital

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Aubern Mason, Artist
April 15, 2021

On this week’s episode we spoke with Aubern Mason, an artist who has dedicated her career to historically accurate paint replication.  Aubern discussed the intricacies involved in matching colors and

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Matthew Christopher of Abandoned America
March 25, 2021

This week we spoke with Matthew Christopher of Abandoned America about his photography of abandoned buildings, and how photographs play a role in the preservation of historic places. You can find the

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Sam Pardue of Indow Windows
March 18, 2021

This week we spoke with Sam Pardue of Indow Windows and discussed how innovation can benefit preservation.  Sam and Danielle also discussed the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the pr

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Barbara Pierce and CJ Hurley of CJ Hurley Century Arts
March 11, 2021

This week we spoke with Barbara Pierce and CJ Hurley of CJ Hurley Century Arts about the Arts and Crafts movement, preservation, and the joining of art and home.    This week we spoke with Barbara Pie

Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring Joe Jenkins of the Slate Roof Warehouse
March 04, 2021

This week’s episode features Joe Jenkins of the Slate Roof Warehouse, we discussed the history of slate roofing, common mistakes in slate roof maintenance and how to avoid them.  If you have interest