Massachusetts architect Chris Novelli joined me in this episode to discuss common mistakes that people make while undertaking a renovation to their house. If you enjoyed this episode then you will enjoy Chris' podcast for homeowners, Home Design Academy. Chris has a book for homeowners coming out soon, working title is Your Guide to Residential Design and Construction Projects,What to Expect and Plan for: An In-Depth Guide to Understanding Each Phase of Designing and Constructing your Custom HomeAbout our guest:Chris Novelli runs his own architectural firm, n3 architecture. Prior to launching n3 architecture, Chris served as a project architect for over 20 years at Studio One, Inc in Springfield, MA where he designed, managed and completed over 100 successful projects. Project types included multifamily housing, affordable senior housing, office and business use, restaurants, historic preservation, educational, religious, community and more. Chris Novelli has taught architectural design studios and construction project management classes at the Boston Architectural College and at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. podcasts: Home Design AcademyEmpty LotsLinks:www.n3architecture.comwww.n3architecture.com/resources to download his 5 tips to get started on your project and to get book updateshttps://www.instagram.com/n3architecture/************************************************************************************Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes at talkinghomerenovations.comDo you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friendsDon’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.  Click here to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week.Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218Visit Talkinghomerenovations.com for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode.Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovationsJoin me on Facebook: Talking Home RenovationsFollow me on Twitter: @talkinghomerenoJoin me on TikTok: @The House MavenTalking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit www.Gablmedia.com for great content. Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning,