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Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
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In the Rip it Up podcast, RTE's Home of the Year winner Jenny and finalist Kate step the listener through everything they've learned in buying a wreck of a house and turning it into a dream home. We demystify the entire renovation journey, from finding the right house, all the way through the renovation process, from picking a builder, to choosing wallpaper. No brick will be left…
Episodes
- Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
Would You Ever Buy a New Build?
We launched a business!! If you are facing a renovation, check out thehomepage.ie, and don't forget to grab one of the remaining tickets to our Renovation…
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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't…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 from…
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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 from…
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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 from…
- Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
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 from…
- Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast
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 from…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Rip It Up Podcast Trailer
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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…
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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…
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What Your Electrician Wishes You Knew - Trade Secrets
Every renovation has an electrician - and this episode is packed full of things they wish you knew. In the first episode of our new Trade Secrets series, we're…
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The House That Divided Us - Kendall Jenner’s Mountain Home | Unpacking Iconic Homes
In the final episode of this season of Unpacking Iconic Homes, we head to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to explore Kendall Jenner’s mountain retreat, designed by…
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#65 Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartment - Unpacking Iconic Homes
In this episode of Unpacking Iconic Homes, we explore one of the most famous interiors in television history: Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment from Sex and the…
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#64 The Kitchen That Changed the Game | Athena Calderone (EyeSwoon) - Unpacking Iconic Homes
In this episode of Unpacking Iconic Homes, we explore the home and design philosophy of Athena Calderone, founder of EyeSwoon and one of the most influential…
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#63 Rose Uniacke Interiors - Unpacking Iconic Homes
In this episode of Unpacking Iconic Homes, we dive into the world of legendary British interior designer Rose Uniacke - the woman largely responsible for the…
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#62 Nancy Meyers Homes - Unpacking Iconic Homes
In this episode of our Unpacking Iconic Homes series, we dive into the interiors of the most famous Nancy Meyers movies - from The Holiday and Something’s…
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#61 Jamie Laing & Sophie Habboo’s Home - Unpacking Iconic Homes
In this new series, Unpacking Iconic Homes, we're picking six iconic homes, some that recently went viral and some that have stood the test of time. We'll be…
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#60 The Home Reset - Staying Organised and Decluttering After Renovation, with Hazel Burton
Renovation might be finished - but the real challenge starts when you move back in. In this episode, we’re joined by Hazel Burton from The Home Reset to talk…
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#59 When Renovations Go Wrong - Snags, Fixes & What To Do Next
Renovations rarely go exactly to plan, and that’s normal. In this final episode of our 'What We Wish We Knew Then' series, we talk about what happens when…
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#58 - Balance, Proportion, & Colour - Interior Decorating Explained
Having a good eye for design is partly an art - but there is a science to it too, and it's something you can learn. It’s about understanding the components of…
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#57 - Layout, Planting & Outdoor Rooms - Garden Design Explained
Gardens are often treated as the final step in a renovation - but they can completely transform how you live, entertain and use your home. In this episode, we…
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#56 - Prep, Colour & Finish - Painting Explained for Renovations
A great paint job has far less to do with the paint tin than most people think. In this episode, we focus on preparation, paint quality, finishes, choosing the…
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#55 - Floors, Levels & Transitions - Flooring Explained for Renovations
Flooring is one of the biggest design decisions in a renovation - but it’s also structural, thermal, and incredibly hard to change later. In this episode, we…
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#54 - Windows & Doors - External Openings Explained for Renovations
Windows and doors might seem like simple decisions - but they affect heat, light, ventilation, security and how your home feels every day. In this episode, we…
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#53 - The A-Z of Irish Home & Renovation Suppliers ☘️
To celebrate Paddy’s Day, we’re doing something a little different this week - an A–Z of our favourite Irish home, renovation and interiors suppliers. From big…
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#52 - Bathroom Layouts & Planning - Bathroom Design Explained
Bathroom design starts long before you choose tiles or taps. In this episode, we break down the layout and planning decisions that make a bathroom comfortable…
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#51 - Kitchen Layouts Explained - Flow, Storage & Planning Decisions (Part 1)
Before you choose cabinet colours, you need to lock down layout, flow, storage, and how the room actually works day to day. In this episode we break down the…
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#50! Sockets, Switches, and Spotlights: Electrical Plans Explained for your Renovation
Designing your electrical plan isn’t just about picking lights - it’s about how your home actually works every day. In this episode (our fiftieth!), we break…
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#49 - Poo, Plumbing & Heating: Mechanical Plans Explained For Your Renovation
Early in your renovation, you need to lock down your M&E plan - mechanical and electrical. In this we deep dive into the dirty business of mechanical plans -…
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New Season! #48 - Planning Permission Explained: What You Need to Know Before Renovating
Planning permission in Ireland is a minefield, and we have had a different experience with each renovation we have done. It's not a straightforward process…
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New Season! #47 - The Renovation Process
Welcome back to a brand new season of Rip It Up! Every renovation teaches you something, but it's only after you've lived through the dust, the delays, and the…
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Episode 46 - Dr. Laura on Renovating a Home, Building a Clinic, and Top Skincare Tips
Today we're joined by Dr Laura Lenihan (@drlauragp), the skincare guru who somehow bought AND renovated her home in Galway, grew a skincare business, and built…
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Listener Questions 5 - X-Mas Gift Guide
Sorted for Christmas - you're welcome! Thomas Lynham Ceramics Orla Walsh Artist Ciara O’Neill Art Martina’s Palette Tina Reid Art Luke Reidy Art Button Studio…
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Episode 45 - the SEAI Traditional Homes Pilot Scheme
This is the second of two episodes that we recorded with the SEAI's Housewarming podcast. In this episode, we talk to Steven Farrell from the SEAI about the…
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Listener Questions 4 - What Is the Best Fabric for a Sofa? Your Complete Guide
In between full episodes we will be fielding listener questions about their renovations. So if you have a burning question send us a voice-note on Instagram at…
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Episode 44 - Dining in Style
This week we’re diving into dining - from compact kitchen nooks to dramatic dining rooms, we'll go through design, layouts, materials, and lighting to help you…
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Listener Questions 3 - Cafe Curtains and Frosted Windows
In between full episodes we will be fielding listener questions about their renovations. So if you have a burning question send us a voice-note on Instagram at…
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Episode 43 - House Warming Podcast cross-episode
This week we are bringing you a shared episode which we recorded with Kim Buckley, host of SEAI's House Warming podcast, to talk about the range of energy…
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Listener Questions 2 - Fifty Shades of White
In between full episodes we will be fielding listener questions about their renovations. So if you have a burning question send us a voice-note or a message at…
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Episode 42 - Quartz, Porcelain, or Natural Stone?
Are you bamboozled by kitchen countertops? Can’t tell your quartz from your quartzite or think marble is just a fancy tile? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered…
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Listener Questions 1 - Bedside Tables
In between full episodes we will be fielding listener questions about their renovations. So if you have a burning question send us a voice-note at…
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Episode 41 - Every Home Should Come With a Manual
We feel every home should come with a manual, and if it’s your first time owning a home there may be things that you don’t know about how to keep things…
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Episode 40 - Top 40 Hits
This is episode 40 and to celebrate, we're playing our top 40 hits - a rapid fire discussion of a favourite highlight from each of our previous episodes. If…
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Episode 39 - Latest and Greatest Kitchen Appliances
From budget hobs to luxury fridges that cost more than most peoples' first car, today we're diving into the wonderful and some times bewildering world of…
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Episode 38 - Fix It Yourself: Essential Home Repairs
Last week Jenny and Kate spoke about renovation snag lists - but what if your builder doesn't come back? Small issues like hairline cracks in paint or needing…
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Episode 37 - The Snag List
Jenny and Kate discuss what happens as you near the end of your renovation. How much retention can you expect, what should you look for in your final…
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Holiday Break and a Quick Update
Register your interest for our early bird list at ripitupearlybird@gmail.com - just send us your name and say "I'm interested!", and we will add you to the…
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Episode 36 - Should You Project Manage Your Own Renovation?
Today Jenny and Kate are discussing the pros and cons of project managing your own renovation versus enlisting the services of renovation professionals such as…
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Episode 35 - Rip It Up // The Interiors Podcast
Today you lucky listeners are getting two for the price of one! Jenny and Kate are joined by Tanya Neufeld Flanagan - interior designer and host of The…
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Episode 34 - Decluttering
We are in full spring cleaning mode. So for this episode, we're giving you all our best tips for decluttering and staying reasonably organised (we're not Marie…
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Episode 33 - Lighting Revisited
Jenny and Kate dive into the second installment of their lighting series, sharing clever hacks to upgrade your lighting without having to rewire, plus a big…