Ep. 325: Houses with History with Jen MacDonald and Mike Lemieux
b'This week, we welcome history buff Mike Lemieux and designer Jen MacDonald, stars of HGTV\\u2019s \\u2018Houses with History\\u2019. These passionate preservationists are dedicated to restoring historic homes in and around Plymouth, Massachusetts. With over a decade of experience, Jennifer and Mike have a knack for uncovering and reviving these architectural gems. In this episode, they talk about how they got into historic preservation, tips for decorating with a historic aesthetic, and their unique perspective on preservation.\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nThey got into historic preservation as a way to combine their desire to get out of the corporate grind and move toward their passion for historic real estate.\\n\\nA glimpse into some of the 14 houses they have restored for the show.\\n\\nWhat is a normal time frame from start to finish?\\n\\nHow their work turned into a TV show - who knew Mike\\u2019s love of improv would have landed him on HGTV!\\n\\nSome things to consider when looking into an old house.\\n\\nThe importance of being practical, staying within your budget, and evaluating the home\\u2019s structural foundation.\\n\\nWhat scares people away from old homes that shouldn\\u2019t? Ahem, windows!\\n\\nIf you buy an old home, how can you educate yourself on its history?\\n\\nMike and Jen talk about their passion for antiques and a few of their favorite recent finds.\\n\\nA word of advice: think before you demo!\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\n\\nBallard Designs\\n\\nHouses with History\\n\\nJen: IG\\n\\n\\nMike: IG'