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Renovation Woes, Lead Paint Lessons and Wisdom Ep 6 with Dr. Mike Hodde | A Homeowner's Tale
☕ Coffee Playdate with Dr. Mike Hodde
A physiatrist’s $80K kitchen reno turned into a lead paint evacuation, $200K+ in damages, and a year-long rebuild — all in an 1800s Philly rowhome.
From dust-covered furniture to throwing away 90% of possessions, Dr. Mike shares the raw truth of old-home ownership, toxic exposure, and how it launched his wife’s feng shui business.
Timestamps
00:00 Coffee & rapid-fire (black coffee only!)
00:37 Take a Sip game (beach vs. hiking!)
02:17 Mike’s journey: Detroit → Philly physiatrist
02:54 The $80K foundation collapse
04:50 Lead paint discovery → full…
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