The Keeping Room Podcast

In this LONG awaited part 2 of the Window episode, Katelyn & Jake continue their deep dive. Part 2 includes an overview of repair and restoration techniques (though we highly recommend checking out a hands-on class or at least some YouTube videos to round out your learning experience) as well as a rapid-fire list of why you might want to save your old windows over replacing them. If you've bee...

Have you ever wanted to know everything there is to know about windows? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Katelyn & Jake do a deep DEEP dive into the topic of windows. In Part 1 of this two-episode series (Jake and Katelyn talked so much about windows they had to split it into two episodes), they discuss window parts & terminology, types of windows, and some other interesting tidbits l...

Energy efficiency is a hot topic (pun maybe intended), and anyone who lives in an old house knows it isn't always easy to heat or cool your house. In this episode, Katelyn & Jake talk about all the ways you might improve the energy efficiency, and thus comfort, of your home. They share some surprising points and options that might not have occurred to you, so be sure to snuggle in with that cu...

Historic plaster is more than just a wall finish; it's a testament to craftsmanship and honest materials. Join Katelyn and Jake as they dive deep into plaster's benefits, nuances, and charm. From its resilience against mold to its subtle undulating beauty, plaster has stood the test of time in old homes. Discover the intricacies behind its curing, the surprising use of goat hair, and the compariso...

DIY (aka Doing it Yourself) seems to be a necessary evil when you own an old house. In this episode, Katelyn and Jake share some thoughts about what projects might be good to tackle yourself and what projects might best be left to the pros. They also share some resources to get you started on your DIY learning journey. And, of course, they share stories of DIY projects they each have taken on and...

Nobody likes to think about maintaining their home. Sometimes it can feel like you are trapped on a hamster wheel, constantly fixing things. Unfortunately, maintenance is just a part of home ownership, and often it feels like old houses need EXTRA maintenance. In this episode, Katelyn and Jake talk about their struggles with home maintenance, how to have a positive mindset when it comes to mainten...

We've all done it. You watch a few episodes of TV shows on a certain network, and suddenly your head is full of hopes, dreams, timelines, and budgets for your home that only have the loosest base in reality. In this episode, Jake & Katelyn talk about what are good expectations to have as you get into home renovations/home ownership. Katelyn shares some lessons she has learned in her time worki...

Coming Soon - The Keeping Room Podcast! Join Katelyn and Jake as they talk old houses, what they love about them, what we can learn from them, and how you can apply those lessons to your home, no matter its age! Grab a cup of tea, and join us in The Keeping Room.

Katelyn & Jake discuss why they started a podcast and why it’s called “The Keeping Room Podcast.” They also each tell the stories of how they came to love old houses and why they want to share their old house obsessions with the world. https://www.thekeepingroompodcast.com/ email us: thekeepingroompod@gmail.com