Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast

Renovation Q&A: Windows, DIY, Builder Quotes & Living on Site

How come some windows are double the price of others? Is doing your own DIY really worth the savings? How on earth do you choose between two wildly different builders&apo

Would You Ever Buy a New Build?

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Are Kitchen Islands Overrated?

We're back to regular programming after an exhilarating and exhausting week launching thehomepage.ie last week! Check it out if you haven't already, and don&apo

We've Been Working on Something… Introducing The HomePage

We've been keeping something from you… After over two years, more than 80 podcast episodes, and countless conversations about renovations, we've spent the past

Don’t Waste Your Money On… Tiles

Jenny thinks tiles are one of the great joys of interiors and would happily spend the entire renovation budget on them. Kate… would not. This week, we’re asking when exp

Don't Waste Your Money On... Furniture

You’ve just spent a fortune renovating, your bank account is empty, and now you've a load of empty rooms and a massive shopping list... Couch. Dining table. Chairs.

Don't Waste Your Money On... Light Fittings

Good lighting can completely transform a home. But that doesn’t mean you need to spend hundreds, or thousands, on every fitting before you move in. In this episode of ou

Don’t Waste Your Money On… Curtains

Custom curtains and blinds can add thousands at the end of a renovation. But are they something you really need to spend big on straight away? This week on Don’t Waste Y

Don’t Waste Your Money On… Bathroom Vanities

Bathroom vanities can cost hundreds, or easily thousands, of euro. But are you actually getting better quality when you spend more? In the first episode of our new Don’t

Summer Replay: When Renovations Go Wrong - Snags, Fixes & What to Do Next

We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded! Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes f

Summer Replay: Planning Permission Explained - What You Need to Know Before Renovating

We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded! Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes f

Summer Replay: Bathroom Layouts and Planning - Bathroom Design Explained

We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded! Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes f

Summer Replay: Kitchen Layouts Explained - Flow, Storage & Planning Decisions

We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded! Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes f

Summer Replay: The Renovation Process - What to Expect Before You Start

We're taking a short summer break - but we didn't want to leave you stranded! Over the next few weeks we're re-sharing some of our most popular episodes f

The Best Renovation Advice We Heard This Year: Trade Secrets Wrap-Up

After weeks of hearing from builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, and kitchen designers, we're wrapping up our Trade Secrets series by looking back at the advi

What Your Paint Expert Wishes You Knew - Trade Secrets

In this episode of Trade Secrets, we get top tips from paint professional Karena Hyland, Research & Development Manager at Fleetwood Paints. From surface preparation and

What Your Kitchen Designer Wishes You Knew - Trade Secrets

Everyone dreams about their new kitchen, but what does a kitchen designer wish every homeowner knew before they started planning one? In this episode of Trade Secrets, w

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What Your Plumber Wishes You Knew - Trade Secrets

Every renovation has a plumber, but what does your plumber wish you knew before the walls are closed up? In this episode of Trade Secrets, we hear from an experienced pl

What Your Builder Wishes You Knew - Trade Secrets

This episode is PACKED full of tips straight from the horse's mouth - Jason Doyle of JEMI Construction, Jenny's own main contractor. In this episode of Trade Se