Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Lori Arnold, Wood Conservator

Dominish Miller of HomeTown History joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:Her interest in York County history including Lewistown, Newberrytown, and Civil WarThe goal to educate the public in the rich local historyThe most interesting thing she has learned in her researchThoughts on agricultural homesteading, untold stories and primary sources for historical researchYou can reach Dominish by visiting:EmailFacebookYouTubeInstagram

Melanie Lytle of Glaze Craft Windows and Goucher College joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:The services offered by Glaze Craft WindowsWhy window restoration is important The Master of Arts Historic Preservation program at Goucher CollegeWays to engage the community in the historic preservation processHow to get in contact:Love of Place webinar WebsiteInstagram

Michael Lemieux and Jenny MacDonald of Full Circle Homes and Mayflower Mercantile joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:Their restoration of antique homesThe HGTV show they formerly hosted - Houses with HistoryThe modern code requirements and creative solutionsHow design and construction should be a smart and thoughtful processHow to contact:YouTubeWebsite and [email protected] - MikeInstagram - JennyVacation RentalsTHE BLACK WALNUT TREE HOUSE - HomeCirca 1756 Deacon Eldred Circa - Sandwich - FULL CIRCLE HOMESCirca 1707 Center Chimney Cape - Plympton - FULL CIRCLE HOMES

Nick Redding from Preservation Maryland joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:The important work of Preservation Maryland as a statewide advocacy organization founded in 1931How preservation advocacy can be proactive and reactiveThe Campaign for Historic Trades - featured on this past podcast episodeHow preservation is changing and the need for flexibility, sustainability, and compromises How historic preservation can help the affordable housing crisisHow to get in contact:WebsiteAbout Us Page FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Alden Wicker of EcoCult joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:her work as an investigative journalistsustainability and material researchhow insulation (spray foam) can make your home toxic and destroy your historic homethe dangers of plastic especially in house firesand how to make choices that are good for you and the environmentVideo of modern vs traditional materials in a fire Book - To Die For LinkedIn

Lori Arnold, wood conservator, joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:Her background in fine art before pivoting to historic preservationHer PhD in wood epoxy How wood interacts with epoxy Lori's epoxy choice (John was a podcast guest you can listen here)The interesting projects she has been involved inHome - ASW Hobart websiteEmail - [email protected]

Doug Madenford of PA Dutch 101 joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:Pennsylvania Dutch among non-Plain peoplePennsylvania Dutch as a language, culture, and historyBelsnickel as a PA Dutch Christmas traditionOther customs/superstitions associated with Christmas and New YearsPlus, an exclusive demonstration of Danielle showing she does not have a talent for languageTo learn more/connect:You TubeFacebookInstagram Contact

Christopher Rogers from the Friends of the Tanner House joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:The process of community engagement in saving a buildingEnabling the black storytellers of West Philadelphia to tell their storiesThe history of the Tanner Family as part of the American historyThe challenges of preservation of a structurally unstable buildingTo connect:WebsiteCommunity Visioning Process ReportDonate FacebookInstagramTwitter/X

Katie Fitzhugh of Re:Purpose Savannah joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:Re:Purpose Savannah and its missionWhy deconstruction is a climate conscious optionHow traditional demolition and construction is a 1/3 of the world's wasteHow policy makers are beginning to codify deconstructionHow to get in touch:2025 Calendar WebsiteInstagram Facebook

Christian Gray of inCOMMON Community Development joined the Practical Preservation podcast to discuss:The mission of inCOMMON Community DevelopmentHow they are transforming neighborhoods in Omaha, NE through the neighborsWays to use development to make an impactThe concept of where we grow mattersHow to use Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) to off-set the impact of gentrificationYou can connect:WebsiteFacebookYouTubeInstagram Christian's EmailSupport:Donate