Geneva

Our flooded bathroom got the glow up it deserved

After a faulty toilet wreaked havoc on our 200-year-old house, we sought to transform a bland hall bath into something more appropriate for the house.

May 22 • Robert Khederian

In search of the right front door color

We admittedly should be focusing on other projects around the house.

May 15 • Robert Khederian

5 Sage pieces of advice to save your next home renovation

I spoke with PJ and Thomas, Jersey Ice Cream Co., Josh Young, and ThisYunkyHouse about the lessons they've learned.

Nov 21, 2025 • Robert Khederian

How to rewire a 200-year-old house

It's knob & tube wishes and AMP panel dreams!

Nov 11, 2025 • Robert Khederian

Finding the perfect shade of yellow | The Geneva Project

We betrayed our living room by painting it white. A flood forced us to change that.

Oct 28, 2025 • Robert Khederian

In search of wide-plank floors | The Geneva Project

What happened when we discovered the floors we always wanted were there all along.

Sep 30, 2025 • Robert Khederian

The surprising discoveries we made while demolishing 200-year-old walls | The Geneva Project

Oh no. Should we uncover the hidden fireplace?

Sep 9, 2025 • Robert Khederian

What to do when your 204-year-old house unexpectedly floods

I spoke with the stellar Sam Geyer at SERVPRO of Victor-Canandaigua, who you want on your side if you ever have to deal with moisture and mold.

Sep 2, 2025 • Robert Khederian

Where we tell our friends to go in the Finger Lakes

Plus, a special announcement at the very end!

Aug 25, 2025 • Robert Khederian

Secrets to designing a warm and cozy living room

The designer Max Sinsteden on lighting, furniture, and thinking outside the box.

May 23, 2025 • Robert Khederian

The experts' guide to home renovation (unofficial)

Feeling stuck with our own renovation, I asked some of my fave accounts on Instagram for advice. Susan Brinson, Annie Meyers-Shyer, Greg Penn, and Dean…

Feb 14, 2025 • Robert Khederian

Welcome to Second Story, a newsletter for old house fanatics

But it doesn't stop there.

Jan 28, 2025 • Robert Khederian

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